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Heavenly Delight

Last night at church, we had a bible study on the first five verses of Revelation 22. It was very interesting for me because I have never really studied Revelation. Before I was saved, I was actually scared to read it because of what little I knew of its content.

Anyway, God was speaking to me about having joy for His coming, about being excited and ready for it. And to be honest, it scares me now too. I know that when Jesus comes back all those who are saved will enter into a forever reign with Jesus and God as the heads. But I know so many people that do not know of God's grace and mercy. And I know that I am not doing enough to tell others about it.

But this morning, God continued to speak to me about this. My daily devotion this  morning was right out of the lesson last night at church.

Here is what it said:

But when the world has seen the light, they will dance with joy. 
I Could Sing of Your Love Forever

Heavenly Delight

Children know how to be enthusiastic. As soon as they find out plans have been made for a special outing, they ask about it every day - as least once. That's why parents often decide to surprise their kids with a trip to Disney. The unbridled excitement that overcomes them at the "great reveal" is priceless; and of course, at the same time they've spared themselves weeks of the question, "When are we going?"

How eager are you to behold Jesus in heaven? You know it's coming. Are you talking about it every day to the people around you? Reminding everyone that it's getting closer by the day? The Bible says that when we see [H]im we will glorify and worship [H]im. We will sing, dance, and praise [H]im. We will shout with exuberant joy. Oh, what a day it will be...

Read Revelation 22:5

God, help me to share my enthusiasm for our heavenly reunion to come. 

(From Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus: Inspiration from the Greatest Song Lyrics of All Time. (2011). Worthy Publishing.)

Revelation 22:5 reads, "And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever." (ESV)

As someone said at church last night, our concept of forever will never be right until we are in forever with Jesus. We cannot fully understand it here on earth because everything comes to an end.

My prayer is that God will help me to share my enthusiasm, but also that God will help me to be enthusiastic about it. That God would help me to focus more on what is to come than being comfortable where I am right now. 

Thank you for reading. I hope God has blessed you in a special way.

In God, Emily

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