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- Feb 9
- 3 min
Please Open the Door!
Today’s Verse: Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. ~Revelation 3:20 Have you ever accidentally locked yourself out of your house and knocked on the door until someone inside came to open the door for you? If you have, you might have found yourself knocking frantically and calling out loudly. We see Jesus standing outside the door of a church, knocking and asking to c
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- Dec 4, 2020
- 3 min
Firstfruits Unto God
Today’s Verse: These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb. ~Revelation 14:4 The word “firstfruits” as used in our devotion this morning implies the choicest, best, and most prized. The Jews were commanded to give of their firstfruits to God. Solomon said, “Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the f
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- Oct 20, 2020
- 3 min
In Good Company
Today’s Verse: I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. ~Revelation 1:9 Have you ever told anyone who had experienced a tough situation, “You’re in good company”? This means you are doing the same thing the other person has done or is doing. It is an encouraging reminder to the other person that he is not al
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- Oct 19, 2020
- 3 min
The Future is Now
Today’s Verse: Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. ~Revelation 1:3 The Book of Revelation is the prophecy our Lord has given to us about things which must shortly come to pass. It gives us an understanding of the coming events and judgments that God will exercise on Earth during the seven-year period of time we refer to as the Great Tribulation. We see God’s Word f
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- Jun 20, 2020
- 3 min
A Place Prepared
Today’s Verse: And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days. ~Revelation 12:6 For several years now, my wife and I look forward to spending time at a timeshare on the island of Kauai. It is a secluded location that overlooks the ocean and has its own private beach. Before our arrival, we will have several communications with the arrival team to make sure the place is
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- Nov 30, 2019
- 3 min
The People of God
Today’s Verse: And they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. ~Revelation 21:3b The Bible declares in Philippians 3:20 that we are citizens of Heaven. This citizenship is attained through the New Birth, when a sinner repents of his sin and, by faith, accepts the Lord Jesus Christ as his Saviour. Citizenship has many privileges. One of these privileges is that we are the people of a heavenly country. Abraham looked for a country whose Build
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- Oct 1, 2019
- 3 min
A White Stone
Today’s Verse: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. ~Revelation 2:17 Geology is the study of rocks, ore, and rock formations. Students of geology are able to identify colored rocks and how they attained that color. Rock colors have significance in landscaping
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- Sep 20, 2019
- 3 min
Marks of a Thriving Christian
Today’s Verse: I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: ~Revelation 2:2 Revelation 2:1-7 is the record of a letter that the Lord had the Apostle John write to the church at Ephesus. God loves His churches, and He wants every local church and its members to have a long-term and deep-rooted impact where the church is planted.
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- Mar 13, 2019
- 3 min
The White Stone
Today’s Verse: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. ~Revelation 2:17 Some people are collectors of stones. They collect stones that are colorful. They collect stones that are dated back to a different era. In some cases, they use these stones as decoration pi
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- Sep 26, 2018
- 3 min
How to Prepare
Today’s Verse: Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. ~Revelation 22:7 Whenever someone announces to us they are coming to visit, we make preparation for their coming. We clean and organize our home. We purchase supplies, and prepare refreshments and food to serve them. When they arrive, we receive them with gladness and anticipate a wonderful time of fellowship. The Apostle John reminds us that our Lord Jesus is coming so
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- Mar 16, 2018
- 3 min
Faithful unto Death
Today’s Verse: I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. ~Revelation 2:13 Faithfulness implies unswerving commitment and loyalty to a cause, mission, and purpose. Our Lord is very concerned that He will find faith on the earth when He returns (Luke 18:8). Paul stated that a steward i
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- Dec 31, 2017
- 3 min
The Beginning and the End
Today’s Verse: I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. ~Revelation 22:13 Everything in life has a beginning and an end. Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. Among the Jewish rabbis, it was common to use the first and the last letters of the Hebrew alphabet to denote the whole of anything, from beginning to end. The Book of Revelation begins with the “Revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ” and it ends with the “gr
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- Dec 21, 2017
- 3 min
Star Gazer
Today’s Verse: I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. ~Revelation 22:16 Do you ever gaze at the stars? There is something beautiful and captivating about looking at the stars in the galaxy on a clear unclouded night. On a very clear night, you are able to see the constellations and star patterns. Our attention this morning is on one specific star. It is referred
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- Nov 29, 2017
- 3 min
God's Precious Lamb
Today’s Verse: And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. ~Revelation 21:23 A lamb is one of the cutest little animals. There is an innocence and gentleness about a lamb that is adorable to children and adults alike. The word “lamb” is found 175 times in the Bible. It is found thirty-three times in the New Testament, twenty-seven of those times in the Book of Revelation. The
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