Verse of the Day 12/11

Verse of the Day 12/11

Revelation 1:8   "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "the One who is, who was, and who is coming, the Almighty."    Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

I read today's verse in the read through the New Testament plan that I'm following.  It was fitting that my Old Testament reading has been in the book of Genesis.  Today's verse reminded me of how God spoke to the patriarchs, He spoke with Abraham, He wrestled with Jacob and spoke to Joseph in dreams. 

We are in the Advent season now where we are preparing our hearts to celebrate Jesus coming to earth over 2000 years ago.  We will be singing the song "Joy to the World" which has the line "let every heart prepare Him room".  That should be in our minds every day of this Advent season.

Today's verse also reminds us that Jesus will come again, He is the One to come and when He does He will bring His children home with Him.  Even more reason to celebrate and for our hearts to prepare Him room.

Marvelous message we bring,

Glorious carol we sing,

Wonderful word of the King,

Jesus is coming again!

Chorus

Coming again, Coming again,

May be morning, may be noon,

May be evening and may be soon!

Coming again, Coming again;

O what a wonderful day it will be -

Jesus is coming again!

Forest and flower exclaim,

Mountain and meadow the same,

All earth and heaven proclaim,

Jesus is coming again!

--   In Christ,  Mike    Folllow the Verse of the Day blog at http://mikesvotd.blogspot.com  Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,  in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV    

Revelation 1:5-8 The Message (MSG)

His Eyes Pouring Fire-Blaze

^4-7 I, John, am writing this to the seven churches in Asia province: All the best to you from The God Who Is, The God Who Was, and The God About to Arrive, and from the Seven Spirits assembled before his throne, and from Jesus Christ—Loyal Witness, Firstborn from the dead, Ruler of all earthly kings.

Glory and strength to Christ, who loves us,
    who blood-washed our sins from our lives,
Who made us a Kingdom, Priests for his Father,
    forever—and yes, he's on his way!
Riding the clouds, he'll be seen by every eye,
    those who mocked and killed him will see him,
People from all nations and all times
    will tear their clothes in lament.
    Oh, Yes.

⁸ The Master declares, "I'm A to Z. I'm The God Who Is, The God Who Was, and The God About to Arrive. I'm the Sovereign-Strong."