Oh, Lord God, to be let in on the vision of the throne room and of the new heaven and new earth! The imagery and splendor shine great hope into the darkness. Thank you for these words that brighten my reading of the final book of Scripture. Be glorified in them, Father. I pray in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because King Hezekiah turned from trusting in Egypt to trusting in God, recognizing in prayer that the LORD alone is the one true God, “How then can you repulse a single captain among the least of my master’s servants, when you trust in Egypt for chariots and for horsemen? (the … Read more
Lord Jesus, you are the victor. You defeated death and hades. Satan and his minions face destruction. Thank you for your mercy and grace, even as you work out your perfect justice. I pray in the authority and power of your name above all names, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Moses explains restitution, “For every breach of trust, whether it is for an ox, for a donkey, for a sheep, for a cloak, or for any kind of lost thing, of which one says, ‘This is it,’ the case of both parties shall come before God. The one whom … Read more
Almighty, merciful Savior, you are Alpha and Omega, the First Fruit who rules now and forever. John’s vision convicts and confounds many, yet it encourages those who believe in your death, burial and resurrection. Thank you for John’s account in your Word that is in your own instruction ‘trustworthy and true.’ I sing Hallelujah in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the encouragement of Revelation is not in the details of the mountains, hills and kings, but in the good news that Christ rules, “This calls for a mind with wisdom: the seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman is seated; they are also seven kings, five of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Scripture gives us notice, “This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666.” (Revelation 13:18 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
King Jesus, Lamb of God, you are the sacrificed one who gave up his life to pay for my sin. You came meekly to save. Return in your victory: come, Lord Jesus, with your angels and saints. Come for your bride. Let righteousness and the overcomers arise to your glory in the name and authority … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying, ‘Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God … Read more
Holy and Loving God, I stand in your courts and praise you. As a servant of Christ and a follower of his teaching, I hold to his testimony; and I worship you. Your words are trustworthy and true. Your judgment is righteous and sure. The battle is already won by the atonement on the cross. … Read more