Revelation 1:9-20
While on Sabbatical, I had the opportunity to go to Turkey and tour the sites of the seven churches referenced in Rev. 1:11. On this Homecoming Sunday, I will be launching a series of sermons on the letters written from Jesus to these churches. These letters are found in Rev. 2 and 3 and are preceded by a powerful vision of Jesus that we read of in Rev. 1:12-20. Before giving straight content to John, Jesus assured him of His sovereign, gracious and personal presence. This would not only have provided great encouragement to John and the first readers of His vision, it can speak great hope and renewed perspective to us as we navigate times that can seem quite chaotic and uncertain.
Apply
- John received this vision of Jesus while exiled on the island of Patmos because of his faith in Jesus. Try to place yourself in John’s place, with all its uncertainty and difficulty. How would this vision speak to you?
Pray
- Ask God to work in your heart and in the hearts of all who will be attending our services online or in person today.
- Pray that those who are new to the church will be welcomed and find meaningful relationships.
- Pray that God would effectively be at work in our church and in all His churches throughout our city today.
- Pray for our Children’s Ministry Pastor, Jerilyn Bayer.
- Pray for the Children’s Ministry Associate, Annette Faszer. Pray for the Children’s Ministry Assistants: Abigail Schroth, Clarissa Choy, Domina Laurent, Jenna Straughan, Sarah Toews, Sunita Faszer.