Heaven is not just a distant hope, but the fulfillment of God’s plan to restore what was lost in Eden, where we will dwell with Him, free from the curse, pain, and sorrow. In the new heaven and new earth, we will experience the fullness of God’s presence, depending on Him for our strength, and will see Him face to face, understanding His love and character in ways we cannot now imagine. This is the ultimate goal of all history: God tabernacling with us, His people, forever, where every longing is satisfied and every wound is healed. [09:07]
Revelation 22:1-5 (ESV)
Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.
Reflection: What is one area of your life where you are still living as if you are under the curse, rather than in the hope of God’s promised restoration? How can you invite God’s presence into that area today?
The Holy Spirit is not only the source of our strength now, but also the one who continually invites all people to come to Jesus, regardless of their past or present struggles. The Spirit’s call is for everyone—no matter your background, failures, or doubts—to come and receive the water of life freely. This invitation is ongoing, and the Spirit empowers us to live for Christ and to share this invitation with others, knowing that God’s grace is greater than any barrier. [27:42]
Revelation 22:17 (ESV)
The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.
Reflection: Who in your life needs to hear the Spirit’s invitation to “come”? How can you extend that invitation to them in a tangible way this week?
Jesus’ return is certain and will come suddenly, not just quickly, and He calls us to live in a state of readiness and watchfulness, keeping His word and being faithful in our work for Him. Our readiness is not about fear, but about hope and expectation, knowing that every act of service, every moment of faithfulness, is preparation for the day we see Him. This watchfulness shapes our priorities, our families, and our daily choices, reminding us that God’s promises are true and will surely come to pass. [15:16]
Matthew 24:44 (ESV)
Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
Reflection: What is one practical step you can take today to cultivate a spirit of readiness and watchfulness for Jesus’ return in your daily life?
God’s Word and His prophecies are not to be taken lightly; failure to take them seriously leads to spiritual danger, just as it did for Adam and Eve in the garden. The call is to embrace God’s Word with reverence and obedience, recognizing that His commands and promises are for our good and our future. To disregard or dismiss His Word is to risk missing out on the life and blessing He intends, but to receive it is to walk in grace and freedom from the curse. [29:13]
Genesis 3:3-4 (ESV)
But God said, “You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.” But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die.”
Reflection: Is there a command or promise of God’s Word that you have been neglecting or treating lightly? What would it look like to take it seriously today?
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ is not just unmerited favor, but God’s very ability given to us to do what He calls us to do and to endure until the end. We are not left to our own strength; God’s grace is with us, empowering us to live, serve, and persevere, no matter what we face. This grace is available to all who will receive it, assuring us that we will make it—not because of our own efforts, but because of His faithfulness and presence with us always. [32:59]
2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Reflection: Where do you feel weakest or most inadequate right now? How can you open your heart to receive God’s grace and ability in that very place today?
Today’s focus is on the glorious hope that awaits all who trust in Christ: the restoration of all things and our eternal fellowship with God. Drawing from Revelation 22, we see the culmination of God’s redemptive plan—a return to the intimacy and perfection of Eden, but even greater, as we dwell with God forever. The journey of history, from the fall in Genesis to the final restoration in Revelation, is about God bringing humanity back to Himself, undoing the curse, and making all things new.
Right now, we live in the “Pentecost” season—the age of harvest—where the Holy Spirit empowers us to bring in souls and prepare for the coming fulfillment of the Feast of Tabernacles, when God will dwell with us in fullness. The river of life and the tree of life in Revelation 22 are not just symbols, but realities that point to our ongoing dependence on God, even in eternity. Our resurrected bodies will draw strength from Him, and we will finally see Jesus face to face, understanding His love and character in ways we cannot now imagine.
Our identity is found in Christ, not in the world. In heaven, we will be marked by His name, fully belonging to Him. The promise of no more curse, sorrow, or pain is not just a future hope, but a present encouragement to live watchfully and ready, knowing that Jesus’ return will be sudden. The call is to take God’s word seriously, to keep the prophecy, and to let it shape our lives with urgency and hope.
The Spirit and the Bride still say, “Come.” The invitation is open to all, regardless of past failures or present struggles. God’s grace is sufficient, His ability is our strength, and His faithfulness guarantees that we will make it. As we await His coming, let the spirit of “Maranatha”—“Come, Lord Jesus”—rise in our hearts, fueling our readiness, our work, and our worship. The final word is grace: the unearned, empowering presence of Jesus that will carry us all the way home.
There should be no more night there.They need no lamp for the light of the sun for the Lord God gives them light and they shall reign with him forever and ever and ever. How many know that's a long time?forever and ever and ever.
[00:12:19]
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#LightOfEternalReign
Aren't you thankful today that Jesus is always there? No matter what you do, no matter what you've done, his mercies are new every morning. Amen? He's our bright and morning star. You can wake up every single morning and rest assured, you might have had the worst night you've ever had, but you can wake up in the next morning and you're going to say, oh, Jesus is my bright and morning star. He welcomes me. He's always right there to say, you know what? I'm here to accept you just the way you are.He's our bright and morning star.
[00:24:20]
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#BrightMorningStar
``You say, Well, preacher, I don't understand doctrine and theology like you do. Come anyway.Preacher, I can't forgive myself. Come anyway. Preacher, you don't realize the sin that I've committed. Come anyway. Preacher, I don't feel like I'm worthy. Come anyway. Preacher, I miss your whole series. I've just showed up today. I miss your whole day.come anyway. Preacher, I've been divorced. Come anyway. Preacher, I'm a homosexual. Come anyway. Preacher, I'm a fornicator. Come anyway. He says, he says, not if you understand. He says, whosoever. How many is thankful this morning that you're part of the whosoever this morning? All he's saying is, just come, just come, just come, just come, just come.
[00:26:31]
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#ComeJustCome
What's the last word that God wants to hear before he closes his book? You want to make sure you know that the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ is with you. What is grace? Ability. We have these.We have these religious words. I don't know what they mean. He says, everything I told you, you got to have and you got to do to make it to where I told you. Guess what? I gave you the ability to do it, and that ability is called grace.
[00:32:15]
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#GraceIsAbility
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ is going to be with us all. I said the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ is unmerited. You don't have to work for it. You don't have to do flips for it. You don't have to do anything special. All you got to do is receive it this morning. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is going to be with us all, and the grace is his ability this morning. Amen?
[00:33:31]
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#GraceUnmerited
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