TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 13, 2022
TEXT:
Revelation 21:9-14
9.
Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls filled with the seven
final plagues came and spoke with me, saying, “Come here, I will show you the
bride, the wife of the Lamb.”
10.
And he carried me away in the Spirit to a vast and lofty mountain, and showed
me the holy (sanctified) city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God,
11.
having God’s glory [filled with His radiant light]. The brilliance of it
resembled a rare and very precious jewel, like jasper, shining and clear as
crystal.
12.
It had a massive and high wall, with twelve [large] gates, and at the gates
[were stationed] twelve angels; and on the gates the names of the twelve tribes
of the sons of Israel were written.
13.
On the east side [there were] three gates, on the north three gates, on the
south three gates, and on the west three gates.
14.
And the wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them the twelve
names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb (Christ).
(Amplified
Version Holy Bible)
TOPIC:
A GLANCE AT OUR ETERNAL GLORIOUS CITY
Human beings respect
great cities like New York, London, Tokyo, Dubai, etc. Many people spend a lot
of money just to visit such cities.
However, Jesus Christ
promises us the most prestigious and permanent abode in heaven (John 14:1-3).
Revelation 21:9-14 outlines the nature of this city of saints that had made up
the church of Christ and is mentioned in this passage as the “bride, the wife
of the Lamb” (v. 9c).
It will be quite
exciting to be a citizen of that great, glorious and eternal city. One can only
imagine the materials have no equal on earth. And above all, God is the glory
of the city.
It is not simply
glorious that angels would be the watchmen at the gates to welcome us into that
most beautiful city? One has no choice but begin celebrating the glorious of
future of the Church in that glorious city and the eternal presence of God.
QUESTION:
Are you among the citizens of God’s kingdom that will enjoy the life in this
glorious city?
PRAYER:
Thank You, O Lord, for granting me the grace to be a citizen of Your kingdom,
in Jesus name, Amen.
Remain
Blessed
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