Daily Devotional

The vision of the wife of the Lamb brings to mind the attempted deception of substituting counterfeits for the genuine: God has a faithful bride and Satan has an unfaithful harlot. God has a heavenly city of peace, and Satan has an earthly city of confusion. The combined metaphors of a woman and a city blend into one.

If there is any part of His word that you reject, you would do well to seek the help of the Holy Spirit and study out the subject in question. It is wise to learn what it means to accept by faith His instructions for life, demonstrating trust and obedience.

When such a one encounters aspects of the Word that challenge his own modus operandi, not only does he rebuff the Holy Spirit’s gentle nudge, but he also misses a golden opportunity to experience His grace to overcome that challenge. The Bible contains many precious promises for those who genuinely wrestle with God in a desire to master the sin in their lives.

We are immediately called into the process of sanctification on the heels of repentance. This is the work of the Lord within us—to sanctify us for Heaven’s perfections.

Yes, you and I are included in the concept of recreation, and that is in progress now! Let’s make sure to cooperate with—and not hinder—His work in each of us!

Our loving Creator and Savior will personally assume the task of wiping away every tear following the final judgment of the unrepentant. Even in His own sorrow, His concern for ours takes precedent.