The Water Of Life

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost. I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, which are written in this book. He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen. Revelation 22:17-21 NASB

Holy Spirit is warning that the end-time sign of deception is apparent in these days - there are teachings that seem so biblical, yet are not - commentary on scripture that are polished with man’s authority not God’s. 

Jesus Christ’s power is a totally different authority that centers on God’s truth which justly judges, and grace that powerfully loves. We really only know who God is when we take the risk of looking to Jesus Christ, receiving His rebuking and correction, thereby seeing ourselves as agents in His world, filled with Holy Spirit - Hallelujah! we—the squarely under-God Church—don’t ever need to respond to changing times with compromising the word of God, by accepting fear of man, or releasing un Christ like anger and vengeance!

Why? Because Jesus Christ, our King, lives in us. The body of Christ. His Church.  And Holy Spirit has made it clear that we become citizens of the Kingdom of God by putting our faith in Jesus Christ and giving our lives to be His voice and light among the nations.  By His mercy we are welcomed, we are protected, we are saved! 

As Christ’s, we get to carry His name and His message. When Jesus was on Earth, He was the light of the world. But now He calls us that! Can you imagine? You me.... light carriers - therefore while the world appears to getting darker - fear not - God’s light shines brighter!

Whoa. God, thank You for bringing us together into Your family and giving us a home in Your Kingdom! 

All our brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the world make up the Church, HIS one nation under God. We, the people of God, are the Church, my friends, We’re just passing through this earth, our citizenship to the nation we live in is only temporary. Our permanent citizenship is with His kingdom, Jesus Christ is Lord of Lords and king of kings! Hallelujah!

God has given us everything we need to follow His direction. Christ is king and He is with us, He has called us to be Kingdom people.  As we get to take forward the Gospel message into a spiralling world, there will be resistance. However, we will not retreat into gloom and hopelessness.

Rather, may we remember the Gospel is Jesus. To carry the Gospel is to declare salvation, so freely given when we put our faith in Jesus.  May we continue to seek Holy Spirit prayerfully in anticipation of the fullness of God’s Kingdom on earth.  Its probably good to make note and be reminded that the goodness of God, the mercy of God, pulls us through the steady flow of challenges we meet - it reminded me, and continuously teaches me, that giving your life to Jesus’ commission isn’t an “easy everything will be rosey career choice” …..  walking with Jesus will also be experienced in ways that are completely unexpected and may not fit our idea of what should happen when God rescues His people. There will be grief, loss, trauma, and any amount of challenges, Jesus emphasized that these are the true signs of the way that God’s Kingdom comes to birth.  May we be steadfast to understand, by Holy Spirit’s knowledge, where Jesus Christ is already at work making this a reality.  As such, we must continue to be a people who pray for God’s creation, trusting God will bring His Kingdom to completion in His own time and in His own way.