The Word of God for wisdom:
Proverbs 29:25 (HCSB)
25 The fear of man is a snare, but the one who trusts in the LORD is protected.
The Word of God for inspiration:
Psalm 132:7 (HCSB)
7 Let us go to His dwelling place; let us worship at His footstool.
The Word of God for encouragement:
Revelation 1:18 (KJV)
18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
Revelation 1:18 (HCSB)
18 and the Living One. I was dead, but look—I am alive forever and ever, and I hold the keys of death and Hades.
My observation:
Today our focus is on one verse in Revelation chapter one. In the book of Revelation, Jesus has many names; one of those names is the Living One.
I am so thankful that we serve a God who is alive. I like that song that we sing in the church, "He Lives"; another song that blesses my soul is, "Because He Lives I Can Face Tomorrow".
Jesus, the Living One, has conquered death. We who know Jesus as Savior never have to fear the future because of what Jesus did on the cross at Calvary. Moreover, what he did on the third day after they laid him in the grave, seals the deal. Death has been defeated. Because Jesus lives forever, we shall live forever. You can endure anything if you remember this promise.
Revelation 21:4 (HCSB)
4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will no longer exist; grief, crying, and pain will exist no longer, because the previous things have passed away.
My prayer:
Our Father in heaven, my dear Father, our cup of blessing is overflowing, and we are just at the first of twenty-two chapters in our reading of Revelation. Father, truly you are a God who is great and gracious to your people.
Father God, I thank you that the dearest people in my life; my father, mother, grandmother, and wife; are now enjoying a life free of pain, and filled with praise. I am so thankful that so many family and friends of over 70 years are now enjoying perfect peace. Father, you are worthy of our highest praise. We thank you Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In Jesus name, Amen.
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5 I wait for Yahweh; I wait and put my hope in His word.
6 I ⌊wait⌋ for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning— more than watchmen for the morning.
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