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Revelation 22:20 - MARANATHA - COME JESUS COME!

Revelation 22:20 (ESV) He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

INTRODUCTION

When Jesus testifies once more, Surely I am coming soon, his church responds, Come, Lord Jesus! echoing the early prayer of the Aramaic-speaking church, Maranatha. [ESV SB 2008]

We don't know the day or the hour, but Jesus is coming soon and unexpectedly. This is good news to those who trust him, but it is a terrible message for those who have rejected him and stand under judgment. Soon means "at any moment," and we must be ready for him, always prepared for his return. Would Jesus' sudden appearance catch you off guard? [Life Application SB 2019]

COMMENTARY PEARL

An Attitude of Anticipation
   We once had a dog that slept outside our bedroom door every night. He leaned against the door, so in the morning when I opened it, he'd roll into the room. Then he'd jump to his feet and run around in circles because he knew he was going on a walk.
   That's how we ought to be as Christians who are waiting for the Lord's return. Jesus said, "You yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately. Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching" (Luke 12:36-37 NKJV).
   For instance, let's say that a loved one whom you haven't seen for months was coming to visit. They text you to say their plane just landed. Then you get another text saying they picked up their luggage. A few minutes later, you get another text telling you they're on the way.
   You're anxiously awaiting their arrival. In fact, you can't even wait until they knock on the door, so you run outside to meet them in the driveway.
   We should be that way as we wait for the return of Jesus Christ. We should be looking forward to it, not dreading it. For example, if we knew that Jesus was coming back at 3:00 PM tomorrow, I'm sure we'd be wearing our Sabbath smiles and our come-quickly-Jesus attitudes at 2:45.
   So shouldn't we live every day with that very attitude?
   Jesus said, "Surely I am coming quickly."
   Along with the apostle John, the answer of the true Christian always will be, "Even so, come, Lord Jesus!" (Revelation 22:20 NKJV).
   If there's anything that would stop you from saying that today, then you shouldn't hesitate to remove it from your life. [Greg Laurie from Harvest Ministries; https://www.harvestdaily.com]

INSIGHT

If this should be your last day on earth, then in essence Jesus has come for you today. F. Gibbs

Live each day as though it were your last for it just might be. F. Gibbs

GLORIOUS AND MAGISTIC PRAISE SONG ON THIS VERSE

Come Jesus Come (LIVE) | BJ Pons
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZpDFHeaEDo

LINKS AND VERSES FOR FURTHER STUDY

Matthew 25:10 - Be Ready - Walking in the Spirit!
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2008/20081013-0823.html

Matthew 25:13 - Parable of the Ten Virgins; Be Alert & Ready - Walking in the Spirit!
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2006/20060428-0804.html

Revelation 3:11 (NKJV) Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.

Revelation 22:7 (NKJV) "Behold, I am coming quickly! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book."

Revelation 22:12 (NKJV) "And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work.

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

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