Iconfess that I sometimes read the end of a book before I read the beginning. Doing so allows me to know which characters live and which characters don’t. When I know how it will turn out, I’m able to relax and thoroughly appreciate and enjoy the story and the characters.

In a similar way, reading the final book of the Bible, the book of Revelation, can be an encouragement and comfort for the followers of Jesus. Time and again, Christians are called to be those who overcome (1 John 4:4; 5:4; Rev. 2:7,11,17,26; 3:5,12,21). We can be those who overcome trials now and who will overcome for all eternity.

As the apostle John talks about the revealing of the new heaven and the new earth in Revelation (21:1), he describes what the final victory will look like for those who have received Jesus as their Saviour. At that time we will see the end of death, tears, sorrow and pain (v.4). The Lord declares: “He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son” (v.7). He will dwell with us (v.3), and He will “make all things new” (v.5).

When the trials of today seem more daunting than your strength, let the Lord show you the end of the story: that you will be in His presence forever!

For hope today, remember the end of the story— eternity with God.

Author

Randy Kilgore

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