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Head: the knowledge of God and His Word | Heart: the personal connection from scripture | Hands: a missional mindset
HEAD
Throughout this chapter, John tells us that there will be a new heaven and a new earth. He also describes the holy city which will be the new Jerusalem. This new holy city is described to be pure gold with walls made out of twelve precious stones. Not only will there be a new heaven, new earth, and new Jerusalem, but God will also live there among His people. He will wipe away every tear and no evil will be allowed to enter the holy city. Only those whose names are recorded in the Book of Life will be allowed to enter and all unbelievers and the corrupt will be fated to the lake of fire.
HEART
Can you imagine a whole city made out of gold? God has given us so many things to look forward to. Not only will we one day get to enter the holy city, but God himself will be among us. He will give freely from the springs of the water of life and encourages us that “all who are victorious will inherit all of these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be my children”. We have so much to be thankful for because, through God, we receive the greatest gift of all-everlasting life.
HANDS
Take time to give thanks to God for what He has already done for you and for what He is going to do. Make a list of what you are thankful for and share with a family member or friend.
Prayer: Dear God, thank You for giving us the greatest gift of all. Thank You that one day all evil will be destroyed and You will live among Your children. Help us to remain thankful for everything that You have already done in our lives and for everything that You are going to do. In Jesus name, amen.