Day 320 – Revelation – Message to the world
“Blessed are those who wash their robes. They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life.” Revelation 22:14 NLT
Read Revelation 4:1 to Revelation 22:21
This revelation is both a warning to Christians who have grown apathetic and an encouragement to those who are faithfully enduring he struggles in this world. It reassures us that good will triumph over evil, gives us hope as we face difficult times, and gives guidance when we are wavering in our faith. Christ’s message to the church is a message of hope for all believers in every generation and nation.
One day, God’s anger toward sin will be fully and completely unleashed. Satan will be defeated with all his agents. False religion will be destroyed. God will reward the faithful with eternal life, but all who refuse to believe in Him will face eternal punishment. Though it may not seem like it, evil and injustice will not prevail forever. God’s final judgment will put an end to them.
God will create a new heaven and a new earth. All believers will live with Him forever in perfect peace and security. Those who have already died will be raised to life. These are Christ’s promises for the future. Our great hope is that what He promises will come true. When we have confidence in our final destination, we can follow Christ with unwavering dedication, no matter what we must face, and we can be encouraged by watching for Jesus’ return.
Prayer: Father, it is with faithful hope that we are ever watchful for the glorious day of Jesus’ return and the fulfilment of Your Word. We look forward to the new heaven and new earth You will create, and more than anything, to spend eternity with You. Amen.
