#GeraldsDevotional
Even So Come – But Who?
Even So Come – But Who?
When we look around today at all of the strife and chaos, it is common for us to pray “Even so come LORD Jesus, come quickly.” I myself have prayed those words in recent weeks. This morning, it was this theme that the Lord placed on my heart as He woke me. There is great irony in
this prayer. The book of Revelation paints a picture of this irony.
In the very last chapter, the very last words have Jesus making this statement about coming. Starting in Revelation 22:7, Jesus says quite abruptly and clearly “Look, I am coming soon!” Then He closes out His
In the very last chapter, the very last words have Jesus making this statement about coming. Starting in Revelation 22:7, Jesus says quite abruptly and clearly “Look, I am coming soon!” Then He closes out His
Holy Scripture talking about how blessed the people will be who are prepared (not caught by surprise) when He comes. He says that when He comes, many people will be set in their ways (for good or for evil) and will refuse to change (verse 11). But the Lord once again repeats
“Nevertheless, I am coming.” He says when He comes He is bringing His reward to repay everyone for what they have done. He says that those who have washed their clothes (in His blood) will be TRULY blessed on that day when they receive their reward.
Then, He makes this plea to
Then, He makes this plea to
all, asking US to come. Come to Him and drink freely of the waters of the river of life. Come quickly before it’s too late. Then He ends the Holy Bible by saying one more time “I am coming soon!”
He is coming and at the same time He is beckoning us to come. This was the ironic
He is coming and at the same time He is beckoning us to come. This was the ironic
part about this theme for me as I awoke. Earlier in Revelation, the LORD goes into great detail about this very same theme (that He is coming quickly and imploring others to come to Him before it is too late). In the seven letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2 & 3, Jesus
is making this same statement to the church… a message to repent and come back to Him. A close study of those chapters shows that NONE of the churches were perfect and they all had problems (some very grave problems with stern warnings). But in every case the message was the
same… repent (come back to me) because I am coming soon.
12 “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
14 Blessed are those who wash
12 “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
14 Blessed are those who wash
their robes. They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life. 15 Outside the city are the dogs—the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idol worshipers, and all who love to live a lie.
16 “I, Jesus, have sent
16 “I, Jesus, have sent
my angel to give you this message for the churches. I am both the source of David and the heir to his throne. I am the bright morning star.”
17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires
17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires
drink freely from the water of life. - Revelation 22:12-17
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