Revelation 19-22

Revelation 22:20

He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

The end of the year is one of those times when we all tend to look back at what has happened over the past twelve months. With the aid of facebook it seems I've been looking back a lot further than that lately. But what's past is past. Whether fond memory or deep regret, those things can't be undone or relived.

Looking forward at the dawn of a new year is another of those things we do at this time. For me there's anticipation already of spring break or planning a summer vacation. There's nothing wrong with making plans and looking forward to something. But for so much of my life I've hoped Jesus would delay His coming until...

You know, the normal untils. No until I experienced high school. Not until I learned to drive. Not until I lived through college, got married, had kids... I'm sure we all have our own list of untils.

It has only been in these past few months that my attitude and focus have changed in earnest, that I've re-calibrated my way of thinking, renewed my heart and mind in a way that sets my eyes on the eternal in a never before experienced renewal. Though I still look forward to vacations, seeing my kids grow up, or retirement someday, Above any of those I agree with John. Come, Lord Jesus!