Life brings times of reflection, and assessing. Looking down the corridors, and pathways behind me on this journey, and taking stock of where it's brought me to this point.
Then, turning again to the road ahead, gazing over the horizon. I'm looking forward to seeing the shores of home, and heaven.
Paul talked at times of longing to put off his earthly body, and leave it behind, to be clothed with the new body made in heaven, waiting for him there.
Php 1:23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
2Co 5:1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
2Co 5:2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
2Co 5:3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
2Co 5:4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
2Co 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
When the journey has been long, the road full of rough trodding, with many dangers and toils-and the bend in the roads have wrought many perils-weariness sets in, and a longing to leave it behind.
The vanity and emptiness to achieve what we can't keep. A world of parading, boasting; full of empty, meaningless talk.
The selfishness, throw-away mentality- of things and people. What is of true value-is overlooked, and many times ridiculed.
These bodies begin to complain, and won't cooperate - our minds may have all kinds of desires, and want to push our bodies to "get up and go"-but the body says "I'm out of gas, and out of repair".
Our minds may be as alert and keen as a when we were in high school-but the world looks at you, and treats you as if your demented, because your face and body gives away your mileage, and age. The world promotes youth and beauty, and you no longer fit into that category. Over the years you may have spent many hours in meaningful study, and have much to offer, but find most have no desire to hear of it. You begin to shut the door to the world-and keep it shut-or you waste money and energy trying to re-make yourself, and stay looking young to keep up the front, and be accepted by the world. It becomes a vicious circle-and the devil laughs at the entire scenario-and the futility of those who waste their lives like this.
The devil will make sure you keep wasting time and money on worthless things-to keep your eyes off of what really matters, and eternity. By all means, he doesn't want you thinking about what's beyond this world-because he owns this world right now, and he wants you to stay a prisoner of it-as long as you may be of use to him. People are given the freedom to choose good or evil in this world-many choose evil, and he uses these people to the maximum.
But, back to the main subject.
At this bend in the road of my journey-I'm finding my soul longing for things that only heaven can give, this is some of them:
1. The thought is that when the spirit leaves the mortal clay, it lays off an old and worn-out clothing, and is to be clothed upon, or invested in, its divine clothing. To have a body that's full of youth, strength, that will never grow old again, nor decay. It's not that we want to be free from a body, but wish a better one; one that is immortal-then, we will be as John says "like Jesus" in his resurrected state.
1Jn 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
"Salvation isn’t just for the soul or spirit, but for the body also. Resurrection is how God saves our bodies. We have a glorious new body to come! “The righteous are put into their graves all weary and worn; but as such they will not rise. They go there with the furrowed brow, the hollowed cheek, the wrinkled skin; they shall wake up in beauty and glory.” (Spurgeon)
2. I'm looking for a home, that will never need repair, or rust. It's environment will never be contaminated or destroyed by careless, selfish hands-and best of all-it will be forever.
Jesus tells us:
Mat 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Mat 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
Mat 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
oh 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
Joh 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
Perhaps you have known what's it's like to work, build up, and achieve great successes-but also great losses. With every loss, the reality that we keep nothing in this world, sinks in. God's promises of heaven, become more important, and precious to me, with each passing day. Scripture tells the result of those who only seek to achieve in this life:
Psa 39:6 Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.
Riches and honors are fickle unstable things. Those who's lives are spent always to build up, compete, achieve, and present to the world their accomplishments- but are never satisfied, and know nothing of true contentment. Their souls are in relentless turmoil, striving to build a reputation and applause of men-who do not care, and the results are usually a yawn, and watching their backs as they walk away, when they see you begin to falter in your success.
I've learned that whatever I do, just do it because the Lord has asked it of me, and leave the results to Him. Then, peace of mind remains.
3. Death will be swallowed up in victory- the moment my eyes close in death- eternity in the Presence of my Savior and Lord begins-
2Co 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
In His presence is fullness of joy, gladness, peace, wholeness. Words cannot fully express what it will be like-I've had glimpses of it, and long for the day, when it will be forever.
Psa 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
4. All suffering, grief, pain, and regrets will be washed away-God Himself will wipe away our tears.
Rev 21:3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
Rev 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Rev 21:5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
In that abode-Satan will be banished forever. The accuser of the brethren will have no access to stand before God, and bring up every sin, wrong decision and mistake you've made-to condemn, and destroy you-in mind, body, and soul.
5. Evil, wickedness, and sin will not exist in heaven. Galatians gives us the description of this:
Gal 5:19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Gal 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
Gal 5:21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Yes, I am looking forward to being in a place-where none of this exists, and never will again. I'm weary of it.
In heaven, when I come across someone and engage in conversation, I'll never have to wonder, if they are lying-or not.
Les Feldic talked about sin and lying in one of his bible studies that is true:
"You watch kids in the school yard, or inter-acting with other kids, you don't have to teach them to lie. They come by it naturally. But, you do have to teach them to tell the truth, why? Because it proves it is in us when we are born, we are born in sin. It's the same with every other sin; stealing, killing, and cruelty to other's."
In heaven, when doing something with another, I'll never have to wonder if they have evil intentions. Heaven will never have the sound of mocking laughter, people being brutalized, tormented, insulted, ridiculed, made to feel inferior. The devils works nor his deeds will be seen or heard in that abode.
Those who practice such will not be found in heaven:
Rev 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Rev 21:27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.
Heaven will only be inhabited by those who practice the virtues of the Holy Spirit, which are:
Isa 61:8 For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.
Eph 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
Eph 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Gal 5:23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
6. I'm looking forward to seeing many loved ones, and friends who are now there, and waiting. I've had the advantage of being able to talk to my parents before they died, and speak of things that were important to us-and express the fact that we would see each other again, and they made it clear- "We will be waiting for you."
There are other family members there now, that are dear to me, and am looking forward to seeing again-there, there will be no misunderstandings, we will then know, as we are known. The misunderstandings will be cleared up, by truth, and in our glorified state- we will see each other through new eyes. We will no longer be hindered by the bodies of sin we lived in. Sin will be banished there forever.
The friends I loved, and spent many hours with, and did many precious things together, are also there-and I am looking forward to that reunion. Several said to me "When you get there, I'll show you around." It's going to be a tour like no other, because they've had time to do a lot of exploring, and I'm excited about where they'll want to take me, and the glorious things they'll show me.
When I get home-in that abode, there will be no more parting.
7. On that glorious shore-there will be no more memories of the former things-the evil, wickedness, the horror of this world. It will be gone, wiped away.
"No sorrow or travail of any kind shall ever enter within the walls of the city. The cry of anguish shall never be uttered, hearts shall never be broken, no tear shall ever dim the eye, and, most glorious of all, death shall be unknown. Death began his sway when man was expelled from Paradise; he ends it when the final judgment condemns Satan, death and hades to enter the lake of fire. The new Jerusalem will be painless, tearless, deathless, because it will be a sinless city. "The former things have passed away." John Gill
Rev 21:3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
Rev 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Rev 21:5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
These are a few things I'm looking forward to when I first get there. But, the most important, is to see Jesus-kneel at His feet, and thank Him for His mercy, and forgiveness to me. For the years He's been with me here, and the things He's taught me, and brought me through. For His patience and ongoing forgiveness, when I've failed Him. For choosing me, and calling me to serve Him-I do not deserve it.
Scripture talks about the Great City, the New Jerusalem. It will be grand, I'm sure. But, for me, knowing who I am, and how much Jesus has forgiven me-I'm looking forward to whatever He has prepared for me.
My sights and my gaze are seeking a home, on the far side of heaven. Just being there, and in His presence is more than this redeemed sinner deserves.
Then, to join the elders, angels, and saints around the throne-and worship the Father, and the Lamb forever, and ever-and sing the song of Moses, the song of victory.
Lorna Couillard
Then, turning again to the road ahead, gazing over the horizon. I'm looking forward to seeing the shores of home, and heaven.
Paul talked at times of longing to put off his earthly body, and leave it behind, to be clothed with the new body made in heaven, waiting for him there.
Php 1:23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
2Co 5:1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
2Co 5:2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
2Co 5:3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
2Co 5:4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
2Co 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
When the journey has been long, the road full of rough trodding, with many dangers and toils-and the bend in the roads have wrought many perils-weariness sets in, and a longing to leave it behind.
The vanity and emptiness to achieve what we can't keep. A world of parading, boasting; full of empty, meaningless talk.
The selfishness, throw-away mentality- of things and people. What is of true value-is overlooked, and many times ridiculed.
These bodies begin to complain, and won't cooperate - our minds may have all kinds of desires, and want to push our bodies to "get up and go"-but the body says "I'm out of gas, and out of repair".
Our minds may be as alert and keen as a when we were in high school-but the world looks at you, and treats you as if your demented, because your face and body gives away your mileage, and age. The world promotes youth and beauty, and you no longer fit into that category. Over the years you may have spent many hours in meaningful study, and have much to offer, but find most have no desire to hear of it. You begin to shut the door to the world-and keep it shut-or you waste money and energy trying to re-make yourself, and stay looking young to keep up the front, and be accepted by the world. It becomes a vicious circle-and the devil laughs at the entire scenario-and the futility of those who waste their lives like this.
The devil will make sure you keep wasting time and money on worthless things-to keep your eyes off of what really matters, and eternity. By all means, he doesn't want you thinking about what's beyond this world-because he owns this world right now, and he wants you to stay a prisoner of it-as long as you may be of use to him. People are given the freedom to choose good or evil in this world-many choose evil, and he uses these people to the maximum.
But, back to the main subject.
At this bend in the road of my journey-I'm finding my soul longing for things that only heaven can give, this is some of them:
1. The thought is that when the spirit leaves the mortal clay, it lays off an old and worn-out clothing, and is to be clothed upon, or invested in, its divine clothing. To have a body that's full of youth, strength, that will never grow old again, nor decay. It's not that we want to be free from a body, but wish a better one; one that is immortal-then, we will be as John says "like Jesus" in his resurrected state.
1Jn 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
"Salvation isn’t just for the soul or spirit, but for the body also. Resurrection is how God saves our bodies. We have a glorious new body to come! “The righteous are put into their graves all weary and worn; but as such they will not rise. They go there with the furrowed brow, the hollowed cheek, the wrinkled skin; they shall wake up in beauty and glory.” (Spurgeon)
2. I'm looking for a home, that will never need repair, or rust. It's environment will never be contaminated or destroyed by careless, selfish hands-and best of all-it will be forever.
Jesus tells us:
Mat 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Mat 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
Mat 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
oh 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
Joh 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
Perhaps you have known what's it's like to work, build up, and achieve great successes-but also great losses. With every loss, the reality that we keep nothing in this world, sinks in. God's promises of heaven, become more important, and precious to me, with each passing day. Scripture tells the result of those who only seek to achieve in this life:
Psa 39:6 Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.
Riches and honors are fickle unstable things. Those who's lives are spent always to build up, compete, achieve, and present to the world their accomplishments- but are never satisfied, and know nothing of true contentment. Their souls are in relentless turmoil, striving to build a reputation and applause of men-who do not care, and the results are usually a yawn, and watching their backs as they walk away, when they see you begin to falter in your success.
I've learned that whatever I do, just do it because the Lord has asked it of me, and leave the results to Him. Then, peace of mind remains.
3. Death will be swallowed up in victory- the moment my eyes close in death- eternity in the Presence of my Savior and Lord begins-
2Co 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
In His presence is fullness of joy, gladness, peace, wholeness. Words cannot fully express what it will be like-I've had glimpses of it, and long for the day, when it will be forever.
Psa 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
4. All suffering, grief, pain, and regrets will be washed away-God Himself will wipe away our tears.
Rev 21:3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
Rev 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Rev 21:5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
In that abode-Satan will be banished forever. The accuser of the brethren will have no access to stand before God, and bring up every sin, wrong decision and mistake you've made-to condemn, and destroy you-in mind, body, and soul.
5. Evil, wickedness, and sin will not exist in heaven. Galatians gives us the description of this:
Gal 5:19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Gal 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
Gal 5:21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Yes, I am looking forward to being in a place-where none of this exists, and never will again. I'm weary of it.
In heaven, when I come across someone and engage in conversation, I'll never have to wonder, if they are lying-or not.
Les Feldic talked about sin and lying in one of his bible studies that is true:
"You watch kids in the school yard, or inter-acting with other kids, you don't have to teach them to lie. They come by it naturally. But, you do have to teach them to tell the truth, why? Because it proves it is in us when we are born, we are born in sin. It's the same with every other sin; stealing, killing, and cruelty to other's."
In heaven, when doing something with another, I'll never have to wonder if they have evil intentions. Heaven will never have the sound of mocking laughter, people being brutalized, tormented, insulted, ridiculed, made to feel inferior. The devils works nor his deeds will be seen or heard in that abode.
Those who practice such will not be found in heaven:
Rev 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Rev 21:27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.
Heaven will only be inhabited by those who practice the virtues of the Holy Spirit, which are:
Isa 61:8 For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.
Eph 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
Eph 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Gal 5:23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
6. I'm looking forward to seeing many loved ones, and friends who are now there, and waiting. I've had the advantage of being able to talk to my parents before they died, and speak of things that were important to us-and express the fact that we would see each other again, and they made it clear- "We will be waiting for you."
There are other family members there now, that are dear to me, and am looking forward to seeing again-there, there will be no misunderstandings, we will then know, as we are known. The misunderstandings will be cleared up, by truth, and in our glorified state- we will see each other through new eyes. We will no longer be hindered by the bodies of sin we lived in. Sin will be banished there forever.
The friends I loved, and spent many hours with, and did many precious things together, are also there-and I am looking forward to that reunion. Several said to me "When you get there, I'll show you around." It's going to be a tour like no other, because they've had time to do a lot of exploring, and I'm excited about where they'll want to take me, and the glorious things they'll show me.
When I get home-in that abode, there will be no more parting.
7. On that glorious shore-there will be no more memories of the former things-the evil, wickedness, the horror of this world. It will be gone, wiped away.
"No sorrow or travail of any kind shall ever enter within the walls of the city. The cry of anguish shall never be uttered, hearts shall never be broken, no tear shall ever dim the eye, and, most glorious of all, death shall be unknown. Death began his sway when man was expelled from Paradise; he ends it when the final judgment condemns Satan, death and hades to enter the lake of fire. The new Jerusalem will be painless, tearless, deathless, because it will be a sinless city. "The former things have passed away." John Gill
Rev 21:3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
Rev 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Rev 21:5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
These are a few things I'm looking forward to when I first get there. But, the most important, is to see Jesus-kneel at His feet, and thank Him for His mercy, and forgiveness to me. For the years He's been with me here, and the things He's taught me, and brought me through. For His patience and ongoing forgiveness, when I've failed Him. For choosing me, and calling me to serve Him-I do not deserve it.
Scripture talks about the Great City, the New Jerusalem. It will be grand, I'm sure. But, for me, knowing who I am, and how much Jesus has forgiven me-I'm looking forward to whatever He has prepared for me.
My sights and my gaze are seeking a home, on the far side of heaven. Just being there, and in His presence is more than this redeemed sinner deserves.
Then, to join the elders, angels, and saints around the throne-and worship the Father, and the Lamb forever, and ever-and sing the song of Moses, the song of victory.
Lorna Couillard
The River of Life
Rev 22:1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Rev 22:2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
Rev 22:3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:
Rev 22:4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.
Rev 22:5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
Jesus Is Coming
Rev 22:6 And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.
Rev 22:7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
Rev 22:8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
Rev 22:9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.
Rev 22:10 And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
Rev 22:11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
Rev 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
Rev 22:13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Rev 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Rev 22:15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
Rev 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
Rev 22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
Rev 22:19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
Rev 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Rev 22:21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Rev 22:2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
Rev 22:3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:
Rev 22:4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.
Rev 22:5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
Jesus Is Coming
Rev 22:6 And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.
Rev 22:7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
Rev 22:8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
Rev 22:9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.
Rev 22:10 And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
Rev 22:11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
Rev 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
Rev 22:13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Rev 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Rev 22:15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
Rev 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
Rev 22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
Rev 22:19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
Rev 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Rev 22:21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
