Tuesday September 28, 2010

Read Colossians 2:15. Revelation 5:7-12

It’s often hard to see Jesus as victorious right now isn’t it? Think about the world we live in. It’s still filled with violence. There is still hatred. There is still disease and death and dying. There is still sin!

But the Word of God assures us that Jesus has been victorious. He has defeated the powers and authorities, triumphing over them by the cross! Jesus’ resurrection was the crowning victory that brings hope and eternity to all who believe in Him. And we are assured that one day the risen Lord Jesus will return and He will gather the  elect to  Himself. He will judge the wicked and the evil. He will repay those who have hated Him and worked against Him. When Death and Hades have been finally defeated He will open paradise for you and I and all who believe.  You and I will see that heavenly scene where the elders and angels and creatures bow down to the Lord Jesus Christ. You and I will witness every tongue in heaven and on the earth and under the earth confessing “Jesus Christ is Lord”, to the glory of God the Father.

But for now we wait patiently as we fight the good fight, straining and striving for our heavenly inheritance. We fight and we strive because He is victorious, not to win the victory.

As 1 Peter 1:8-9 says:-

Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Prayer:-

m Pray that our brothers and sisters in Christ  in Iraq and Iran would know the victory of Christ as they struggle and fight the good fight each and every day. Pray that they will stand strong in the face of opposition, shining the light of Jesus and proclaiming the gospel.

m Pray that we would valiantly stand up for the truth of God’s word and willingly put on our spiritual armour to fight the true battle. Pray for those in your congregation who may need encouragement and uplifting at this time.

Get Into It!

Spend a few moments describing heaven.

Find bible verses that describe heaven. Pray that you can share this with someone today.