The New Testament in 50 days – day 49

Woo-hoo, we’re there!  Today we’ll finish the reading of the New Testament except for the final chapter, which we’ll do publicly tomorrow at the Tinley Park Convention Center (in a very special way – don’t miss!). Our final reading at the Bronze level is Revelation 3.  Here are my thoughts as I read:

• It was sobering to read vv. 1-3 and realize that we could be dead spiritually and not even realize (because of the enemy’s deception) – but thank God that Jesus gives us a “wake-up call” so we can turn around!  (I’ve had a lot of those in my life, how about you?)
• Verse 4 (and others like it) make me know that regardless of environment or circumstances, we can walk with the Lord!
• Is Revelation 3:7 a ‘word’ for someone today?  HE STILL OPENS DOORS! (verse 8 is encouraging, too!)
• Read verse 17 again – sad to think we could be so deceived.  One of my pastors in Bible school used to refer to verse 18 in his homespun Texas way and say, “I want a 55-gallon drum of that eye salve to smear all over my eyes, so I can see!” That was 39 years ago, and I now feel the same way!
• Read verse 19.  Selah.  Read it again slowly. I’m thankful for His correction.
• There’s probably no more fitting verse for my final comment than Revelation 3:20.  As a child, my parents had a picture depicting that scene – and it’s still true today.  Have you heard His voice through your reading these past 7 weeks? If you have, and if you’ve opened the door of your heart, then you already know how precious the fellowship with Him can be!  I pray this is just the beginning of a lifelong habit of working the Word into your life!

I can’t wait to see you at the Convention Center tomorrow!  Before then, any final thoughts you’d be willing to share with us from your reading today? Please comment below-