Is it worth it?
We will never understand the Book of Revelation until we realize it’s a vision given by a persecuted to a persecuted for a persecuted .
Read Revelation 1:9
What is the message?
#1 – “Suck it up, buttercup!”
“To the one who conquers, I will…”
Read Revelation 2:7
Read Revelation 2:11
Read Revelation 2:17
Read Revelation 2:26
Read Revelation 3:5
Read Revelation 3:12
Read Revelation 3:21
#2 – “YES, it’s worth it!”
The first reason it’s worth it is because we will be with Jesus for eternity.
Read Revelation 21:1-3
The second reason it’s worth it is because Jesus is making all things new.
Read Revelation 21:4-5
Where the Spirit of God reigns, where Jesus and His Word is allowed to reign, and where God’s Kingdom is allowed to manifest fully, all things can be made new even now in our midst.
The third reason it’s worth it is because the alternative is no alternative at all.
Read Revelation 21:8
Here are some thoughtful self-reflection questions based on Revelation 21:1–8.
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Do I long for the renewal God promises, or am I overly attached to this world?
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How does the hope of a new creation shape the way I live today?
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In what ways am I experiencing God’s presence in my life right now?
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Am I making space in my daily routine to grow closer to God?
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What grief, pain, or fear do I need to surrender to God?
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How can I bring comfort to others, reflecting God’s compassion?
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Where in my life do I need God’s renewing power?
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Am I open to the transformation God wants to bring in me?
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Am I spiritually thirsty? What am I trying to satisfy that only God can?
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Do I trust God’s grace as a free gift, or do I still try to earn His favor?