December 22nd, 2019

The New Look
 
Isaiah 62:3 You will be a crown of splendor in the Lord’s hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
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Luke 21:27-28 “At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
 
“STAND up and lift up your heads,” says the Lord Jesus Christ. He is Messiah to come in power on God’s holy throne. “Redemption is drawing near!”
   Yes, Christian, the world will know your King, His city and His church. Saved in Jesus’ blood, your will wear a royal diadem – a crown – of love, peace, grace, mercy and forgiveness. His glorious wonder on you and over you will declare to the world, “I belong to the LORD God.” No one will oppose or accuse your eternal new look. You are righteous before God.
   Praise God sin’s shame is gone! With unblemished faith, your purity will be eternally lifted face-t0-face before the King of Kings, Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior. In his sovereign grace, you have ascended to God’s holy throne to reign with him forever. Revelation 22:4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.
   Know this: Christ Jesus has taken the bitter crown of thorns to give you a sweet crown of glory.
 
Prayer: I am yours, Jesus, saved in your gracious blood, cleansed with your power to forgive and resurrect. Thank you for the crown of life. Amen.