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17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. As I close out this year, my first year of consistent daily writing, I have allowed you to get aContinue reading “31Dec2008 Rev 22:17”

4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. In this last chapter of the Scriptures we get a glimpse of heaven. It looks very much like the glimpse of the Garden of Eden described in the first chapters of the Scriptures. Abundance is the order of the day. EveryContinue reading “30Dec2008 Rev 22:4”

4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. This is a glimpse of heaven. No more tears, death, mourning, crying or pain. These are exactly what make life so difficult. Can you imagineContinue reading “29Dec2008 Rev 21:4”

13 The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what he had done. Judgment has a measuring rod and that rod is the things we have done. Punishment will be given according to thoseContinue reading “28Dec2008 Rev 20:13”

16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. He is the ultimate King and Master. All others are limited, temporal, temporary guiders. The most an earthly ruler can hope for is to be remembered! And so often they can’t even determine for whatContinue reading “27Dec2008 Rev 19:16”

11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war. Justice requires perspective. Justice so often does not happen in this world. I think of the sibling fight where a toy is taken and the parent entersContinue reading “26Dec2008 Rev 19:11”

5 Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both small and great!” We choose this day to remember the birth of Jesus. In Jesus both the small and the great are seen. I know this is not what this verse in Revelation isContinue reading “25Dec2008 Rev 19:5”

1After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, The word Hallelujah will be sung and heard by billions of people today, and yet most don’t even know what the word means. Hallelujah comes from two Hebrew words,Continue reading “24Dec2008 Rev 19:1”

22 The music of harpists and musicians, flute players and trumpeters, will never be heard in you again. No workman of any trade will ever be found in you again. The sound of a millstone will never be heard in you again. 23 The light of a lamp will never shine in you again. TheContinue reading “23Dec2008 Rev 18:22-23b”