Following judgments of the 7 vials, John sees the doom of Babylon. And a great multitude sings praises ahead of the marriage of the Lamb. A white horse emerges, mounted by the King of Kings who destroys the beast and the false prophet… setting the stage for a new heaven and new earth, where God and His people live in intimate fellowship.
Lord, You will Restore All Things: I saw a new heaven & a new earth… Then I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem… prepared as a bride adorned for her husband(Rev 21:1-2) And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: Look God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and He Will Dwell with them… And God will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or pain… … I am making everything New! … these words are trustworthy and true (Rev 21:3-5). And the glory of God illuminates the city and… the nations of the earth will Walk in its Light (v23-24).
Father, when I am sad, keep me from despair; and remind me that Christ has defeated sin and death. Grateful Lord that the day is coming when the world will be put right and all sorrow will cease. Thanks for the promise of making everything new, including making heaven a place of infinite joy for us. Praise Yr mighty & holy name. Amen
Lord, help us to see not just the present challenges, but also the great future You’ve planned for us. Illuminate Your Word and assure us that a wonderful future awaits. So, flood our minds and hearts with Your light; grant us wisdom and help us find the way out of dark places. Help us to take the long-term view; and keep us from impatience and faithlessness. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Lord, Thanks for illuminating Your Word, taught me & comforted me. Even as Your light has changed my life, grant me wisdom and help me find the way out of dark places. Look forward to the day when we will walk in a city where the Lamb is the light. Look forward to be there with You and to bask in the light of Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
The purpose of Revelation is to reveal the full identity of Christ and to give warning & hope to believers. Just as the first book of the Bible (Gen) provides the opening chapter of God’s redemption program, so the last book (Revelation) supplies the conclusion as it describes the return of Jesus Christ and the creation of a new heaven and earth.
On Mon, we learn fr Rev 1 that God Made us Priests in His Kingdom. On Tuesday, we learn from Rev 3 that God Longs Being Close to Us. On Wed, we learn from Rev 8-12 that God Gives Hope in Gloom. On Thursday, we learn from Rev 15 that God Is Almighty & In Control. On Friday, we learn from Rev 20 that God Promises Victory Over Evil. On Saturday, we learn from Rev 21 that God Will Make All Things New.
Let us humble ourselves and pray and seek His face. Help us O God be Christ’s disciples who Adore You: For You are worthy of our Thanks as God Made Us Priests in His Kingdom & Longs Being Close to Us. For You are worthy of our Praise as God Gives Hope in Gloomy time and that He is Almighty & In Control. For You Promise Victory Over Evil and that You’ll Make All Things New. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Following judgments of the 7 vials, John sees the doom of Babylon. And a great multitude sings praises ahead of the marriage of the Lamb. A white horse emerges, mounted by the King of Kings who destroys the beast and the false prophet… setting the stage for a new heaven and new earth, where God and His people live in intimate fellowship.
Lord, You will Restore All Things: I saw a new heaven & a new earth… Then I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem… prepared as a bride adorned for her husband(Rev 21:1-2) And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: Look God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and He Will Dwell with them… And God will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or pain… … I am making everything New! … these words are trustworthy and true (Rev 21:3-5). And the glory of God illuminates the city and… the nations of the earth will Walk in its Light (v23-24).
Father, when I am sad, keep me from despair; and remind me that Christ has defeated sin and death. Grateful Lord that the day is coming when the world will be put right and all sorrow will cease. Thanks for the promise of making everything new, including making heaven a place of infinite joy for us. Praise Yr mighty & holy name. Amen
Lord, help us to see not just the present challenges, but also the great future You’ve planned for us. Illuminate Your Word and assure us that a wonderful future awaits. So, flood our minds and hearts with Your light; grant us wisdom and help us find the way out of dark places. Help us to take the long-term view; and keep us from impatience and faithlessness. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Lord, Thanks for illuminating Your Word, taught me & comforted me. Even as Your light has changed my life, grant me wisdom and help me find the way out of dark places. Look forward to the day when we will walk in a city where the Lamb is the light. Look forward to be there with You and to bask in the light of Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Following judgments of the 7 vials, John sees the doom of Babylon. And a great multitude sings praises ahead of the marriage of the Lamb. A white horse emerges, mounted by the King of Kings who destroys the beast and the false prophet… setting the stage for a new heaven and new earth, where God and His people live in intimate fellowship.
Lord, we’ll Be Ready for Judgment: Then I saw an angel…with the key to the bottomless pit…He seized the dragon who is the devil & bound him for a thousand years(Rev20:1-2) The Devil who betrayed them was thrown into the lake of fire… joining the beast and the false prophets… And I saw a great white throne, and I saw the One…sitting on it (v10-11). I saw the dead… standing before God’s throne. And the books were opened, including Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books (v12).
Lord, the revelation on end times reassures us good will ultimately triumph over evil and gives us hope when faithfully enduring struggles though we may be wavering in faith. Grant us Lord the courage to keep pressing on & fix our eyes on Christ. And we rejoice, knowing You are in control & that You Triumph Over Evil In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Lord, You are sovereignly on the throne, You have already overcome the enemy and You are the victor. Living in the end times, help me spend less time worrying about a defeated enemy; and more time regarding those who need the truth. Help me Lord remember that time is limited and help me to lead life in a way to make a difference. Amen.
Lord, I pray in faith that when You open the books, what You find will not bring condemnation but will be confirmation that my dear friends and loved ones are Yours. I pray that it will not be a record of their fleshly works, but only of the righteousness of Christ; both imputed by grace and imparted through the grace of the Spirit’s sanctifying power. In His name,Amen
The 7th seal is broken, revealing 7 Trumpets. As each is sounded, natural and heavenly disasters… result: hail, fire, darkness… Then Seven angels emerge with the seven last plagues, which involve… scorching heat, pain, earthquakes & titanic confrontation at a place called Armageddon. But then there’s hope for we have a God Who is Great & Marvellous.
Lord, You are Great & Marvelous: Then I saw another sign in heaven: seven angels having the seven last plagues, firing them the wrath of God is complete (Rev 15:1). And I saw… those who have the victory over the beast..They sing the song of Moses & song of the Lamb: Great and Marvellous are Your actions, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are Your ways… Who will not fear… Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will… worship You for Your righteous deeds have been revealed (v2-4). And behold, the temple of the tabernacle in heaven was opened… The temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power (v5,8).
Lord, this song was sang by Moses as the Israelites celebrated their deliverance from Egypt and will be sung at the end of times when the redeemed of the Lord are gathered after their victory over forces of evil. Help us Lord realize You’re in control even in the midst of challenges. And praise You for the marvellous deeds You be executing to bring about Your purposes on earth. Amen
O Lord God Almighty, Your deeds are great and marvelous. You are King of the nations & Lord of my life! You alone are holy and worthy to receive adoration, glory and honour May the things that distract me and excuses for not abiding in You fade in the light of Your glory. Fill my heart Lord with a sense of Your greatness and majesty. I adore You Christ the Lord. Amen
Lord, the revelation on end times is both a warning to Christians who have grown apathetic and an encouragement to those who faithfully endure life’s struggles. It reassures us that good will triumph over evil, give us hope as we face difficulties and gives guidance when we waver in faith. Lord, our prayers rise up to You; and we will Overcome with You; for You’re Great & Marvelous.Amen
The seventh seal is then broken, revealing seven Trumpets. As each is sounded in turn, natural and heavenly disasters once again result: hail, fire, falling stars, death, darkness, torment- plagues which cause people to seek death but not find it…Then Seven angels emerge with the seven last plagues, which involve boils, blood, scorching heat, darkness, pain, earthquakes, hailstones & titanic confrontation at a place called Armageddon.
Lord, our prayers rise up to You: He was given much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all the saints… And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, went up before God from the angel’s hand (Rev 8:3-4). The second woe is past. Behold the third woe is coming quickly. Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven saying: The world now become the Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever & ever (Rev 11:14-15) They have defeated (the accuser) by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony (Rev 12:11).
Lord, the revelation on end times is both a warning to Christians who have grown apathetic and an encouragement to those who are faithfully enduring struggles. It reassures us good will triumph over evil, give us hope as we face difficult times and gives guidance when we are wavering in our faith. Lord, our prayers rise up to You; and we will Overcome with You. Amen.
Lord, our prayers will rise to You in heaven and very grateful that You will eagerly hear each one. Even the quietest prayers born out of faith are as effective as the loudest prayers ignited by fervency. Thank You Lord and grateful that You will hear and answer them all. We’re indeed blessed to have You as the center of our lives. Amen.
Lord, we will Overcome with You for the accuser has already been defeated by the blood of the Lamb. We praise You Lord for You are fully in control and we surrender to Your ways and to Your timing. And I rest all my expectations on You at Your Word of promise; for What A Faithful God Have I. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
John writes to the seven churches in Asia Minor to address their scriptural need. Each message begins with the expression: I know thy works; each contains a promise: to him that overcometh; each concludes with the warning: He that hath ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. In short, John sends words of reproof and reassurance from Jesus Christ, the Alpha & Omega.
Lord, we will Draw Near to You:
There are some who have not
soiled their garments…They walk
with me… for they are worthy…
I will never erase their names
from the Book of Life, but I will
announce before My Father…
that they are mine (Rev 3:4-5).
These things says the Amen,
the Faithful and True Witness (v14)
As many as I love, I rebuke and
chasten. Therefore be zealous
and repent. Behold I stand at the
door and knock. If anyone Hears
My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him and he with Me (v19-20).
Lord Jesus, we are thankful of Your friendship and love for us. And You Lord desire us to be in the Book of Life & want to bless us. Help us to purpose not to practise sin, to never stop doing good, to fight the good fight & not give up. For You Lord is Faithful & True and You will surely make up for the trials for the kingdom on that day. Amen.
Lord, You are always near and always desirous of my attention. Forgive me for the times I ignore or push You to the edges of my life. For You deserve the central place. Whenever I hear You calling and knocking, help me to open myself to You so that we can enjoy rich and intimate time together. Amen.
Lord, thank You for the lessons
from the letter to seven churches.
We willingly receive Your charge
to constantly fight against the
temptation to become loveless,
indifference or compromising.
Thank You for loving us so much
and wanting relationship with us.
We will Come Back to first love and
we will Draw Near to You. Amen.
God Listens to Our Prayers Inspiring Hymn: Victory In Jesus
Eugene Bartlett was born Dec 1885 in Missouri & grew up in Arkansas. He was educated as music teacher at Hall-Moody Institute in Tennessee & William Jewell College in Missouri. In 1918, he established Hartford Music Company and over his career, Bartlett wrote more than 800 songs. In 1939, Bartlett had a stroke that left him partially paralyzed. Although dealt with physical strains, Bartlett looked towards the eternal victory he knew was approaching. During this difficult time, Bartlett wrote the words Victory in Jesus, which was the final song he wrote. The hymn inspired by 1Jn 5, reminds us of the hope of heaven; and in the second stanza there are references to the healing ministry of Christ.
Lord, we claim Victory In Jesus: For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God (1 John 5:4-5) This is the Confidence we have in approaching God; that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we Know that He hears us – whatever we ask – we Know that we have what we asked of Him (1Jn 5:14-15).
 Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your Word of proclamation that whoever is born of God overcomes the world through our faith in Christ Jesus. And so We claim Mark 11:24: Whatever we ask for in prayer, believe that we’ve received it & it will be ours. All Praise and Glory to the Lord for the Victory in Jesus. Amen!
Father, it gives me Confidence to know that if I ask according to Your will, You will hear me and I will have what I ask for. So I come to You as Your beloved child and ask You to help me pray according to Your will. And I know I will receive good things from You because You love me. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
I heard an old, old story, How a Savior came from glory, How He gave His life on Calvary To save a wretch like me; I heard about His groaning, Then I repented of my sins; And won the victory… O victory in Jesus, My Savior forever. He sought me and bought me With His redeeming blood; He loved me ere I knew Him, And all my love is due Him, He plunged me to victory, Beneath the cleansing flood. Amen.
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Eugene Bartlett was born Dec 1885 in Missouri & grew up in Arkansas. He was educated as music teacher at Hall-Moody Institute in Tennessee & William Jewell College in Missouri. In 1918, he established Hartford Music Company and over his career, Bartlett wrote more than 800 songs. In 1939, Bartlett had a stroke that left him partially paralyzed. Although dealt with physical strains, Bartlett looked towards the eternal victory he knew was approaching. During this difficult time, Bartlett wrote the words Victory in Jesus, which was the final song he wrote. The hymn inspired by 1Jn 5, reminds us of the hope of heaven; and in the second stanza there are references to the healing ministry of Christ.
Lord, we claim Victory In Jesus: For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God (1 John 5:4-5) This is the Confidence we have in approaching God; that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we Know that He hears us – whatever we ask – we Know that we have what we asked of Him (1Jn 5:14-15).
 Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your Word of proclamation that whoever is born of God overcomes the world through our faith in Christ Jesus. And so We claim Mark 11:24: Whatever we ask for in prayer, believe that we’ve received it & it will be ours. All Praise and Glory to the Lord for the Victory in Jesus. Amen!
Father, it gives me Confidence to know that if I ask according to Your will, You will hear me and I will have what I ask for. So I come to You as Your beloved child and ask You to help me pray according to Your will. And I know I will receive good things from You because You love me. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
I heard an old, old story, How a Savior came from glory, How He gave His life on Calvary To save a wretch like me; I heard about His groaning, Then I repented of my sins; And won the victory… O victory in Jesus, My Savior forever. He sought me and bought me With His redeeming blood; He loved me ere I knew Him, And all my love is due Him, He plunged me to victory, Beneath the cleansing flood. Amen.
The purpose of the First epistle of John is to reassure Christians. in their faith and to counter false teachings; 2nd John urges standing firm in the faith and to obey God by loving Him and one another; and 3Jn urges loving and living the truthÂ
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On Monday, we learn from 1Jn 1 that God Promises Forgiveness. On Tuesday, we learn from 1Jn 2 that Christ Is Advocate to Father. On Wed, we learn from 1Jn 3 that God Promises we will Be Like Him. On Thursday, we learn from 1Jn 4 that God Gives Ability to Love. On Friday, we learn from 1 John 5 that God Listens to Our Prayers. On Sat, we learn from 2/3 John that God Urges Living in the Truth.
Let us humble ourselves and pray and seek His face. Help us O God be Christ’s disciples who Adore You: For You are worthy of our Praise as God of Mercy & Grace Promises Forgiveness & that we’ll Be Like Him. For You are worthy of our Thanks as Christ Is our Advocate to Father and that God Listens to Our Prayers. For You not only Urge Living in the Truth; but also Give Ability to Love. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
In 2 John, the apostle urges balance in Christian life, standing firm in the faith and obey God by loving Him and one another.
In his third letter, apostle John commends Gaius for hospitality & love of the truth; and Demetrius for serving the church faithfully.
Lord, we want to Live in the Truth: How happy I was to meet some of your children and find them Living according to the Truth, just as the Father commanded And I plead with you… that which we have had from the beginning: that we love one another (2Jn 4-5). I am praying that all is well with you and that your body is as healthy as …your soul is. Some of the brothers recently returned and make me very happy by telling me about your faithfulness and that you are Living in the Truth (3 John 2-3). I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are Following the Truth (3Jn 4).
Lord, we can only build a good foundation of faith by teaching our children well; but only You can make their heart to be fully Yours. Thank You that every time we pray, the Spirit is activated and God’s heart-changing power is released. And we pray our children be covered by the grace and love of Christ, even as we strive to live by Yr Word.Amen
Lord, l lift up all those in ministry, those in training & church leaders for their task can be challenging. Minister to them, protect them and wrap Yr arms around their families. Help me be a bright spot in ministry of the church by living in the truth. Help me to be faithful, practice what I believe and to be a blessing, even as I strive to live by Your Word.Amen
Lord, grant me the same privilege as Apostle John and give me the joy of hearing my spiritual children are following the truth. Save them from the soul sickness caused by neglect or hypocrisy. And cause them to experience the strength of Spirit that comes from living according to Your Word. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
