What's Next

I was looking up verses for something going on at church this week and got out The Message bible. I was SO blessed by how that translation words Revelation 3:20-22 and the first verse or two of chapter 4. Jesus is speaking and He says, "Look at me. I stand at the door. I knock. If you hear me call and open the door, I'll come right in and sit down to supper with you. Conquerors will sit alongside me at the head table, just as I, having conquered, took the place of honor at the side of my Father. That's my gift to the conquerors! Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches." Read that again real slow, take in every word...

I love that! I see the Lord standing guard over the door of my heart and those I'm praying for. I open my hearts door and He enters my life and situation and sits down to fellowship with me, just like we literally do with those we love over a good meal. I sit at His table right beside Him as a conqueror, a victor, a winner in life...because I have the Winner on my side! And I remember that Jesus was a conqueror because He endured the cross. Then He whispers, "you can endure too." Nothing is impossible for Him.

Then chapter four opens with John writing, "Then I looked, and oh! - a door open into Heaven. (Picture that!) The trumpet-voice....called out, 'Ascend and enter. I'll show you what happens next.' I was caught up at once in deep worship..." (and then John describes seeing God on His throne.)

Sometimes we wonder what's going to happen next. God said to John that He would show him what is to come if he would fellowship with Him and enter into His presence. I want to know God's will for my life. What's next, Lord? What do I pray next? I want God to speak His will and His ways to my sons and my husband and He's continually teaching me to wait before Him and memorize His Word. It is my strength. Jude, verse 21 says to keep yourself in the love of God and wait for His mercy to bring life. I keep myself in His love by reading His Word and feeding on it throughout every day. And every day He gives new mercy that brings new life.

I praise You Lord tonight for Your great love!