Father in heaven, thank You for the gift of your Word. Thank You for preserving it for future generations. Thank You that You are a God of order, the opposite of the chaos around me. Thank You that You reign in the good times and the bad. Thank You that You tell us how the story of your glory ends through Scripture. I come to worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water. I come to exalt You in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen.

“Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people—saying with a loud voice, ‘Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.’” (Revelation 14: 6-7 NKJV)