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‘See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’s work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.’ Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they will have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates.‘It is I, Jesus, who sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.’ The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come.’ And let everyone who hears say, ‘Come.’ And let everyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift.
The one who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming soon.’Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen. (Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21)
My childhood days were spent outside. As soon as I finished my homework I could go outside to play. I think my Mom liked that; one less kid in the house. Mom would say, "Come home when I call you!" My best friend was Alex and he and I would head straight to the creek where we had adventures to pursue. All our fun would end when even a half of mile away, I could hear my mother's voice calling me home. That usually meant my dad was home and supper was almost ready; and you know I don't usually come late for supper! Whatever world my mom disrupted, a better world awaited me; family, food, dad, mom.
Jesus says the same thing to us, and He means it. When we hear, "come," we should come. Whatever world we think will be disrupted, a better world awaits.
PRAYER: Awesome God, thank You for Your constant presence with us, and for the promise that one day Jesus will return for us. Help us to know our Shepherd's voice so that when we hear Him say, "Come," we will answer. Help us to live lives here now that bless You and Yours. In Christ Jesus I pray, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord.
Eradio Valverde
Prayer Update: I finally had a chance to visit my Dad Sunday night and Monday morning in Houston. He has improved a little, but is still a little weak. Yesterday he said a lot of things to me, but he was speaking barely above a whisper. I shared how I would be going to Portland, Oregon and he said, "Don't be afraid; people will come to know you and like you." That made me smile. Then I cried when I left his room. Thank you for your prayers.
