Tag: “I am coming soon”
“Come Lord Jesus!”
Scripture reading for December 30: Revelation 22
“The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the Water of Life without price. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophesy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book, and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of Life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. He who testifies of these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen.” Revelation 22:17-21
We wrap up this trek through the New Testament with the final words of Jesus Christ: “Surely I am coming soon.” This is to be the mindset and world view of every born-again child of God. We must never forget that we belong to Jesus Christ as members of His bridal company. It is by grace that we have received the invitation to the wedding supper of the Lamb. It is by grace through faith that we wait and look forward to Christ’s return for us. It is by grace and faith that we can daily drink of the Water of Life without charge.
The final prayer of the Bride, Christ’s Church, empowered by the Holy Spirit is “Come!” God the Father’s gift of the Holy Spirit to indwell us while on our trek to Father’s House empowers us. God’s Word transforms us into a glorious Bride, taken from Christ’s spear-pierced side and dressed in the white linen of Christ’s righteousness and good deeds. As believers, we are reminded that every Word of God’s Word is truth. We cannot add to or take away from what God has decreed! We can only say “Amen!” “Come Lord Jesus!” Those who try to change what God has written will suffer great eternal loss. This is the vision and warning of Jesus Christ, King of kings and Lord of Lords!
Prayer: Father God, we say “Amen!” to all of Your eternal Word and to Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh! Help me to hear and live out Your Word today in humble submission and worship and holy expectation of Your Son’s return. I pray with Christ’s Bride: “Come!” Amen! Come Lord Jesus!