February 1st, 2025
Let’s prayerfully read & reflect on the New Testament book of Revelation, chapters 19 – 21. What stands out as a highlight from your reading? How would you explain the highlight to a friend? What does this do to your heart?
Let’s ZERO INTO chapter 21, verse 4 – “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more because the previous things have passed away.”
Imagine heaven – no more crying, dying, or sighing! The very atmosphere is a sweet aroma of praise that rises like the cloud that Isaiah saw in his vision. Before the throne is One who looks like the Son of God! Standing. Beseeching. His voice rises and falls with faith, hope, and love for His church. From the mouth of the One risen from the dead, your name is spoken. You. Jesus is interceding for you.
Paul said in Philippians 4:6 to “make your request known to God. ”
See the Lord, high and lifted up, His scarred hands spread before the Father, and His voice filling the celestial air with faith. He carries your petitions before the throne.
It is time to pray with new faith, and friends. Let your request go to the One who intercedes before the Father.
There is only one response adequate is praise to the One who lives to make intercession, for you. Let His kingdom come on this earth just like it is in heaven.
“As many as are the promises of God, in Him they are ‘yes’ . . . ” (2 Corinthians 1:20).
Pause to give thanks (if available, with a partner or small group) for the certainty of His Word; although every man is found a liar, God remains faithful to fulfill His Word. Thank Him for the certainty of His Word and for the John 10:10 promise of life’s abundance as declared by the Son: “I came to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect—life in its fullness until you overflow!” (John 10:10).
“Father God, with a grateful heart I cling to your promises for direction in life. Hearing Christ’s promise of abundant life gives security and hope.
Open the eyes of my heart to see your plans for prospering in whatever I do as I walk in the light of your Word” Amen. (see Psalm 119:105).
Let’s ZERO INTO chapter 21, verse 4 – “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more because the previous things have passed away.”
Imagine heaven – no more crying, dying, or sighing! The very atmosphere is a sweet aroma of praise that rises like the cloud that Isaiah saw in his vision. Before the throne is One who looks like the Son of God! Standing. Beseeching. His voice rises and falls with faith, hope, and love for His church. From the mouth of the One risen from the dead, your name is spoken. You. Jesus is interceding for you.
Paul said in Philippians 4:6 to “make your request known to God. ”
- Is there a wayward child (or friend) your heart breaks for?
- Is there a soul that you cry out for?
- Is there a purpose in life you are asking for?
See the Lord, high and lifted up, His scarred hands spread before the Father, and His voice filling the celestial air with faith. He carries your petitions before the throne.
It is time to pray with new faith, and friends. Let your request go to the One who intercedes before the Father.
- Make your request known - Jesus, I bring my need, petition, prayer, and request before you now ________________________________________.
- Begin to thank Him as He takes your petition and presents it before the throne.
- Close your eyes and imagine the scene in heaven as your Lord delivers your petition before Father God.
There is only one response adequate is praise to the One who lives to make intercession, for you. Let His kingdom come on this earth just like it is in heaven.
“As many as are the promises of God, in Him they are ‘yes’ . . . ” (2 Corinthians 1:20).
Pause to give thanks (if available, with a partner or small group) for the certainty of His Word; although every man is found a liar, God remains faithful to fulfill His Word. Thank Him for the certainty of His Word and for the John 10:10 promise of life’s abundance as declared by the Son: “I came to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect—life in its fullness until you overflow!” (John 10:10).
“Father God, with a grateful heart I cling to your promises for direction in life. Hearing Christ’s promise of abundant life gives security and hope.
Open the eyes of my heart to see your plans for prospering in whatever I do as I walk in the light of your Word” Amen. (see Psalm 119:105).
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