December 31, 2025

Saving Grace

“The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.” Revelation 22:21

How fitting that the Bible ends on a note of encouragement that points us to live by the grace of Jesus Christ. Even the message of Revelation is Christ’s saving grace from wrath, not dependence on our works. No matter how good you are, how smart you become, or how pure your family heritage is, you are a sinner who can only be saved by grace through faith.

God’s people are not marked among the world by their perfect behavior but by their perfect Savior because they intentionally go to Him for forgiveness of sin, claiming of His righteousness, and continually growing in His grace.

Let’s pray today that we would live by the grace of Calvary and stop looking to ourselves for perfection.

December 30, 2025

Earth’s Only Hope

“He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Revelation 22:20

The only hope for a stressed world simmering in evil is the return of our Lord Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. Sin has progressively increased the worst in humanity and complicated civil societies. Even if every nation set up new leaders the problem of sin would continue in its ways of injustice, immorality, and selfishness until Jesus returns and stops Satan’s rule.

Sorrow, aggression, and inequities will not be banished by any ruler this Earth can produce. Fallen men are quick to promise what they can not provide for their own political gain, but our only hope is in the soon return of the coming King Jesus Christ.

Let’s pray today that our hearts will strengthen in the Blessed Hope of our Savior’s return.

December 29, 2025

Heaven is Different

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:4

Heaven is where our hearts and minds will no longer be occupied with fear, sorrow, or grief. The days of ceaseless tears, emotional rollercoaster rides, and wonderment about loved ones long deceased, will be over. Heaven will be where we will worship our Creator without worry of the things of this world because it will be made new.

It’s hard for us to imagine not having any thoughts of worry or concern, but that is what we’ll have in Heaven — not a burden to carry or a nagging thought of guilt, regret, nor second guessing a what-if. In Heaven we will be fully focused on Jesus.

Let’s pray today to set our heart and mind on that soon coming day when pain will exist no more.

December 28, 2025

Earth’s Judge and King

“I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war.” Revelation 19:11

Some push a Jesus meek and mild to fit Him into their political view, but we know Him as the coming Judge and King. Yes, He is compassionate as His mercy reaches out to the sin struggling soul, but to those who have intentionally rejected His righteousness and hardened their hearts against truth, He will come back to earth in the fury of a parent delivering their children from the bully’s infliction.

The Lord is Savior to all who humbly call upon Him for redemption, but He is a Warrior toward those who war against Him and His own. We have hope because He is going to take His creation back and restore this planet to its original intent as the home of the saved.

Let’s pray today that men would study the Scriptures and yield their character to our Lord Jesus Christ.

December 27, 2025

Final Plagues

“I saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign: seven angels with the seven last plagues—last, because with them God’s wrath is completed.” Revelation 15:1

God has a purpose for earth’s final events and even in His wrath against the wicked He has a merciful timeline. Like the last seven of the ten plagues upon Egypt, the true church will be spared. These last plagues will have a precision and purpose in countering the Antichrist’s oppression against God’s people. Like all divine judgment, they are neither reckless nor negligent but are holy and just.

There is good news in this apocalyptic announcement because the angel says that with these plagues the work of God’s judgment is complete. No more wrath means the cosmic conflict is over, never again will sin abuse and mare God’s creation.

Let’s pray today for confidence and rejoicing in the deliverance of our blessed hope.

December 26, 2025

Fear the Creator

“He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.’” Revelation 14:7

Men who have lost their fear for God and have disregarded Him as the Creator of all things, will forever perish. The road to damnation begins with a selfish heart that elevates self above the need for salvation. We need to stay in the Bible so we are gazing into the mirror of our souls and recognize our sinfulness. You, me, and all with a beating heart need a Savior and that One is Jesus Christ the coming King.

The message of the church today should be a reminder to all that worship is only due to the One who is the Creator. In these final days of Earth’s history, all must choose to either fear God or fear man, obey God or obey man, worship God or worship man.

Let’s pray today that we may not be haughty in our own perception of self, but embrace the mercy of the Savior.

December 25, 2025

Christmas in Revelation

“Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Messiah. For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.” Revelation 12:10

Christmas is an annual reminder that the Kingdom of God is with us and Satan’s demise is in deliberative motion. Our Lord is working His gospel plan to bring salvation to all who would believe and live. He has been patient with humanity through the deceptive lies and accusations of the fallen angel, but soon the works of sin will cease and Jesus will reign over an eternal celebration.

Leaving the glory of Heaven for a fallen world was motivated by the unexplainable and unconditional love of God for His creation. Our Lord came the first time to satisfy the cost of our redemption, but the next time He comes it will be to claim us as His own.

Let’s pray today that this Christmas will remind those around us to look to the Savior for hope and life.