The Word Is Here and Now
Woman of Samaria
Revelation 22:10-17
The Message
10-11The
Angel continued, "Don't seal the words of the prophecy of this book;
don't put it away on the shelf. Time is just about up. Let evildoers do
their worst and the dirty-minded go all out in pollution, but let the
righteous maintain a straight course and the holy continue on in
holiness."
12-13"Yes, I'm on my way! I'll be there soon! I'm bringing my payroll with me. I'll pay all people in full for their life's work. I'm A to Z, the First and the Final, Beginning and Conclusion.
14-15"How blessed are those who wash their robes! The Tree of Life is theirs for good, and they'll walk through the gates to the City. But outside for good are the filthy curs: sorcerers, fornicators, murderers, idolaters—all who love and live lies.
16"I, Jesus, sent my Angel to testify to these things for the churches. I'm the Root and Branch of David, the Bright Morning Star."
17"Come!" say the Spirit and the Bride.
Whoever hears, echo, "Come!"
Is anyone thirsty? Come!
All who will, come and drink,
Drink freely of the Water of Life!
12-13"Yes, I'm on my way! I'll be there soon! I'm bringing my payroll with me. I'll pay all people in full for their life's work. I'm A to Z, the First and the Final, Beginning and Conclusion.
14-15"How blessed are those who wash their robes! The Tree of Life is theirs for good, and they'll walk through the gates to the City. But outside for good are the filthy curs: sorcerers, fornicators, murderers, idolaters—all who love and live lies.
16"I, Jesus, sent my Angel to testify to these things for the churches. I'm the Root and Branch of David, the Bright Morning Star."
17"Come!" say the Spirit and the Bride.
Whoever hears, echo, "Come!"
Is anyone thirsty? Come!
All who will, come and drink,
Drink freely of the Water of Life!
For Reflection
All
of human kind is welcome to participate in God's promise. Many will
hear God's invitation, but not all will listen. People are free to
choose. No amount of legislation, threat or promise will be compelling
for some to become obedient to God's will. It seems that believers in
God and disciples of Christ are bound to spread the gospel. But in
doing so, they must recognize and preserve free choice. God offers
choice not totalitarian rule.
Look to your own house. Is It a strong fortress against evil influence? Are you doing all you can to offer God's hospitality? Are you a steadfast witness to the Resurrection?
After the Christ event, truth became knowable.
Look to your own house. Is It a strong fortress against evil influence? Are you doing all you can to offer God's hospitality? Are you a steadfast witness to the Resurrection?
After the Christ event, truth became knowable.
Pray
that
you will not be overwhelmed and frustrated by those who hear but do not
listen. Pray that you will be a steadfast believer and disciple.
Pray that you drink freely and offer the Water of Life to all.
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