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He will declare to you the things that are to come. John 16:13
D.L. MOODY
People talk about news nowadays. The Bible is the only newsworthy book in the world. The newspaper tells us what has taken place, but this Book tells us what will take place. And for people to be closing it and saying we can be guided without it, is just as reasonable as to shut out the sun by closing our windows because we have the electric light. There is as much reason to say that the sun in the sky is worn out as there is to say that we have gotten beyond the Bible.
ERWIN LUTZER
Weariness seems to be the illness of the day, especially when people describe the state of their heart. Peace and inner rest are in short supply. There is good news for tired Christians. “Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near” (Revelation 1:3). As Moody said, the Bible tells us what will take place. “And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mingled with fire—and also those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name, standing beside the sea of glass with harps of God in their hands. And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, ‘Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations! Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name?’” (Revelation 15:2–4).
Don’t become obsessed with today’s news; there will be more news tomorrow. Read the only newspaper that counts, the one which tells us how this world will end. Jesus—King of kings, Lord of lords, will reign forever. That is just the encouragement we need in a world with shouting voices and hollow promises.
PRAYER
Father, help me to look beyond today and remember that, in the end, Jesus wins!REFLECTION QUESTIONS
How does focusing on the certain victory of Christ in Revelation help alleviate the weariness caused by daily news cycles?In what ways does the promise of Jesus reigning forever change the way you view your current earthly struggles?