SCRIPTURE: Revelation (NIV) 1:4 John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.
To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, 6 and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.
OBSERVATION: The apostle John is writing to the seven churches in the province of Asia. His greeting to them is “grace and peace” from the eternal God, from the seven Spirits before the throne, and from God the Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus is identified by His character (faithful), by His accomplishment (the resurrection), and His authority (the King over all kings).
Not only because of who He is, but especially because of what He has done for us, to Jesus belongs “glory and power for ever and ever!!!” All creation owes Him glory, but especially those who have been loved by Jesus, freed from their sins, and set into a place of honor to serve the Father God!
APPLICATION: Obviously, Jesus is the center of God’s man-plan. Jesus is the faithful witness of the holiness and love of God. He forever has the high place in heaven for what He accomplished. Every redeemed man and woman is a testimony to what Jesus accomplished.
How proper for Jesus to be the center of my life. How proper for Him to receive glory and power every day in and from my life!!!
PRAYER: Lord, to you be the glory and power for ever and ever! You are the center of God’s man-plan for Leon. You are worthy of my dedication. You are worthy of my worship. Amen
Pastor Leon
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