First and Last, Beginning and End

Acts of Worship
Awe of God

Worship Christ's Majesty

Revelation 22:8-15  The Message

^8-9 I, John, saw all these things with my own eyes, heard them with my ears. Immediately when I heard and saw, I fell on my face to worship at the feet of the Angel who laid it all out before me. He objected, “No you don’t! I’m a servant just like you and your companions, the prophets, and all who keep the words of this book. Worship God!”
^10-11 The 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.

 
For Reflection
Think about the hope this passage generated. This is a vision of triumph.  This is a testament to the power of God working through us.  Not all people are working on a righteous path.  Holiness is our reward.  Let us all keep our robes of righteousness clean and refreshed.

Pray

to cleanse and refresh our faith and action.  Pray so you can be the bearer of God's overture of reconciliation and right living.