Reading: Revelations 3:17-18, 21, 17You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.' But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. 18I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. 21To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne.
I have seen school fundraisers with candy sales and others where the kids compete for a brand new bike and other prizes. I have even seen churches who have promotions and give away really nice prizes for bringing new visitors to church. I have always been intrigued by how much people change out of their normal routine in an effort to win a prize that is cool and exciting. The funny thing is, all of those prizes at some point will end up in a yard sale or the local dump.
Men, take a minute, read and reread… let it really sink in… verse 21, “To him who overcomes, I, [Jesus], will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne.” Can you think of another prize or reward that could ever compare to having that privilege? Can you imagine having your favorite President of the United States calling on you and asking you to sit next to him for a national ceremony? Can you imagine the excitement, the privilege, the honor? We are talking about the throne of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Don’t you wonder why we don’t have these verses and this prize in front of our eyes every day of our lives?
Today, let’s follow verse 18 with all determination. Go to God for His “gold”/treasure; “white clothes”/repentance and forgiveness; “salve” for His eyesight and perception. Can you do that today?
Today, let’s overcome! Let’s keep our focus on God and not let go of Him for one step today. Let’s be overcomers! How can you do that today?
REVIEW
How were you able to “overcome” today?
Were you able to keep your eyes on the prize and how did that impact your day?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment