Today's Verse: Revelation 7:17

Sunday, July 17, 2016

[One of the elders from around the throne of God declared:] "For [Jesus] the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
— Revelation 7:17
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Thoughts on Today's Verse...

What a beautiful picture! The One who died for us will nourish and refresh us. The One upon whom all eternity hinges will take time to comfort us personally. The One who has "destroyed death and brought immortality to light" (2 Timothy 1:10) sends us the Holy Spirit as our needed living water (John 7:37-39). No wonder Paul could say that he did not consider his present sufferings worth comparing to the glory that Jesus will reveal in us! (Romans 8:18)

My Prayer...

Father God and Sovereign Lord of all Creation, thank you for your incredible love for us. While we know we don't deserve your overwhelming and generous grace, we rejoice in it. While we know our best attempts at honoring you fall short, thank you for promising to welcome us into your presence, care for us, and comfort us when we come home to you. Your love, O Lord, is beyond our comprehension and exhausts our appreciation while filling our hearts with wonder and praise. In Jesus' name, we praise you. Amen.

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Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

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