Today is the last day of school for my kids, and they are excited for summer break! Similarly, we reach the final verses in the book of Revelation, and we’re encouraged to be ready and anticipate Jesus’s return. While my kids might be eager for summer break, we can be far more excited for Jesus’s return, as it promises a utopia that will be a perfect reality. In Heaven, we’ll be with our perfect Creator and Savior, and all His followers will be made perfect through His grace.
Revelation 22:20-21 20 He who
testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming
soon.”
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s
people. Amen.
John emphasized grace as he concluded
the book of Revelation, and he also began Revelation with a focus on grace.
Revelation 1:4 4 John,
To the seven churches in the province of Asia:
Grace and peace to
you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the
seven spirits before his throne.
Jesus’ offer of eternal life
is the greatest gift of grace. He also extended grace to us by giving John the
prophecies in the book of Revelation. Although He didn’t have to reveal
anything, He chose to share some details about the end times so we can be prepared.
He assured us of His return and the certainty of the marvelous new Heaven and
new earth awaiting us, making it clear that perseverance through suffering and
persecution will be worth it.
Maybe some of you hadn’t
read Revelation before or it had been intimidating. My prayer is that over our
70 weeks studying this final book of the Bible you saw value. Some of the symbolism
is difficult to understand and may not be clear until Jesus returns, but we can
focus on what is clear: His truths and His promises. What was your biggest takeaway
from our journey through Revelation?
For me, the biggest takeaway
is that Jesus is worthy. He is worthy of extending grace to all who will
receive it. He is worthy to come and take us to the place He’s been preparing
for us. He is worthy of all our worship for all eternity! Come Lord Jesus!
