Daily Walk through the New Testament
March 28
Read Revelation 22:1-21

Many of us make it a practice to use the end of the year as a time to reflect on where we have been and what we have done. There is much good that comes from this practice, particularly if we give God permission to speak into the process. Reflection Andre-evaluation are such important pieces in making resolutions. They serve as catalysts for greater fruitfulness and more deliberate effectiveness.
However, it seems that it is also wise, especially in light of this passage, to keep things in perspective of the imminent coming of Christ. We can have plans for improvements and dream dreams about what we could do, but to put off the essential and prefer the temporal is foolish.
Perhaps that is why we are given such a vivid description of Christ’s return in Revelation 22. It grabs our attention and demands that we anticipate His Second Coming. Respond in obedience by praying, “O Lord, help me to remember! Protect me from vain planning that focuses too much on this life and leaves Your imminent return out of the picture. May all I do be done in the light of Your return. Come quickly, Lord Jesus!”