Reading God’s Word: Revelation 19:11 – 20:15

Advent Reading: Psalm 145

Memorizing God’s Word: Ephesians 5:1-2Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Meditating on God’s Word: Revelation 20:12-15 (White Throne Judgement) And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books… each person was judged according to what they had done.   Anyone whose name was not found written in the Book of Life was thrown into the lake of fire.  

Praying God’s Word:   These verses describe how the ultimate and eternal destiny of each person will be determined.  Lord, we are so familiar with Ephesians 2: 8-9 For it is by grace we have been saved through faith, and this is not from ourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boost; that we overlook that everyone will give an account of their actions. Our deeds are unmistakable evidence of the loyalty of our heart.  Works express belief or unbelief, faithfulness or unfaithfulness.  Those whose name is not in the Book of Life will be thrown into the lake of fire.  Lord, use these sobering truths to make me bolder in sharing with my family, friends, and coworkers.  I want to be your faithful disciple.  Amen.