Saturday, July 12, 2008

Revelation from Revelation

We are working through Revelation now- what an amazing book! We received an additional assignment for this book, to write a letter to ourselves, from God. The structure is to mimic that of the letters to the seven churches in chapters 2-3. This was a pretty hard assignment because we had to ask God how he would introduce himself to us, how he would encourage us, how he would rebuke/reprove us, and what promise he would give us.
The hardest part is that this is going to be seen by other people. The interesting thing about the letters in Revelation is that they each were going to be read by the other six churches- all their dirty laundry was going to be exposed. So, I felt challenged to share the letter God put on my heart for me...

My daughter,

The words of him who knows all things and holds all things in his hands:

I know your heart and your desire to walk in my will. Keep pursuing me and you will find the way to go. Step out in faith and you will grow. Even if you fall, I will catch you and you will fly. I delight in our journey. Press in deeper.

D not fear man, but only fear me. I know your doubts- remember I hold all things in my hand, all things. You say that you trust me, but you still worry- this is not trust. Have I ever let you down? How can you call others to trust me and follow me when you still doubt? Trust me.

Remember- those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. (Psalm 125.1) You are like Mount Zion, in me you cannot be moved by fear or doubt, you are mine.

Love,

Your Father

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