The Glorious Power of Christ (Part 2)

Revelation 21:1-5a - "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,

'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.' And he who was seated on the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new.'"

Basically the reason I chose to share the Revelation passage and the song and Hebrews passage from last week, is because I have been really excited about this. Jesus did the greatest thing for us when He died on the cross to save us. It's why we rejoice, because we had nope hope of salvation, and yet He is that hope.

The passages in Hebrews and Revelation talk about His power from the right hand of God. It speaks of His return and the glory that will be shown on that day. When Jesus comes back to take us home, it will be one of the most joyous days in history (the only ones that compete are Christ's birth, death, and resurrection).

Hebrews just talks of the glory of God, which is the joy and praise of all Christians. Revelation talks more of what the believers will receive from Christ return, which areblessings not deserved (even more so when we consider we don't even deserve salvation). These are just a few things that God has shown me and has me excited about, so I thought that I would share.

Jesus, thank you for being a willing sacrifice to save us. Lord, you would have been perfectly just to let us be sent to hell, but because of your grace, we have salvation. We eagerly await the day of your return. That day will be filled with the constant rejoicing and praising of everything that you are. Lord, give us courage and strength to rejoice and praise openly on this earth and not be ashamed. Your name be praised above all names for your blood spilled for us!