READ: Malachi 3,4; Revelation 22
SCRIPTURE: Revelation 22: 7
“Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy
written in this scroll.”
OBSERVATION: When the President or Prime Minister of a
nation visits a place, well before their arrival, high-level arrangements will
be carefully carried out to avoid any unwanted things or security lapses. In
due time, officials will inform people about the leaders' coming. The last
verses of the Old Testament and the New Testament prophecies about the arrival
of the Messiah. Prophet Malachi calls God’s people to remember God’s word and return
to God. In Rev.22:7, John turns our attention to hearing the words of Jesus that
encourage us to obey the word of God. Here, Jesus says that those who put God’s
word into practice in their lives are blessed.
In Rev.22, three times Jesus says, “I
am coming soon!” (v.7,12,20). It indicates Jesus’ second coming will be sure,
as the scripture says repeatedly. Rev.22:7 is not just a prophetic announcement.
It is also a promise for those who believe in Jesus and expectantly wait for
his coming. All the O.T prophecies about Jesus’ birth, ministry, crucifixion,
and resurrection were fulfilled in the life of Jesus Christ. Likewise, we see that
the prophecies about Jesus’ second coming are being fulfilled in the world
today. First, Jesus came as the savior to restore the relationship between man
and God and made peace through his blood, shed on the cross. He will come again as the King of kings to
judge the world and reward the faithful believers.
We see many Christians who want to
hear a promise verse for each day, work, week, month, and year. The Bible says,
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says”
(James 1:22). There are thousands of promises in the Bible, and “they are “Yes”
in Christ” (2 Cor.1:20). We see many bible verses that say the blessedness of
those who obey and keep God’s word in their lives. God’s promises are for those
who believe his word and obey them. We need to be careful to live according to
God’s word in the corrupted world, for Jesus is coming soon.
APPLICATION: When earthly rulers
come, their servants would prepare everything for them. But Jesus, before his
arrival, is preparing a place for his disciples (Jn.14:1-3). Preaching the
Gospel to all people and Christ’s return are interrelated (Mt.24:14). I have a role
and responsibility in fulfilling Jesus’ great commission (Mt.28-18-20). The Gospel of Jesus Christ answers many
challenging questions that humans face today. I should be faithful to Jesus in
my life and preach the word in season and out of season. Jesus is coming soon.
“Amen. Come, Lord Jesus” (Rev.22:20).
PRAYER: Father God, thank you for all the promises you
have given me in the Bible. Unchanging Lord Jesus, help me remain in you and
faithfully follow your example. Holy Spirit, I need your strength to be a
witness for Christ. Like you strengthened the disciples on the day of
Pentecost, fill me, today and always, to live for God’s glory. Maranatha! Amen.
- Arputharaj Samuel
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(Tamil version
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