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The blessed first resurrection!

Scripture reading for December 26th:  Revelation 20, Psalm 143-44, Proverbs 11

Key Scriptures:  Revelation 20:4-6  “Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed.  Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the Word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands.  They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.  The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.  This is the first resurrection.  Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection.  Over such the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with Him for a thousand years.”

John saw thrones and saints seated on those thrones given the authority to judge.  These saints were those coming through the great tribulation through martyrdom because of their faithfulness to the testimony of Jesus and the Word of God.  Their faith and faithfulness had brought the fulfillment of God’s promise of eternal life.  This is the first resurrection and those participating are most blessed and holy!  They will rule with Christ during the millennial reign.

Faith Confession:  I am thankful for Christ’s promise that those who believe in Him shall never die but have eternal life.  They will be part of the first resurrection of the righteous.  Lord help me to stay faithful and true to Your testimony and holy Word.

Proverbs 11:30-31 “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise.  If the righteous is repaid on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner.”