REIGN: The Lord and Messiah will reign for ever and ever - Revelation 11:15

The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: "The kingdoms of this world have become the Kingdom of our Lord and of His Messiah, and He will reign for ever and ever.” Revelation 11:15

Poem: JESUS IS LORD! HE REIGNS - by Ed Ostrom
Jesus, Lord of lords, wondrous Kings of kings
truly to You now my heart joyfully sings,
In my heart reign without rival I pray
Lord Jesus, come now in my life, have Your own way.

Every mouth, Jesus, to You will confess
that by You their King, they are so richly blessed,
Everyone will acknowledge who You are
all mankind will truly worship You from afar.

Lord Jesus, on the altar of my heart
rule and reign in me; from evil I depart,
I want to spend my life serving in love
bringing glory and honor to My Lord above.
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Worship & Prayer:

I lift my voice and join the loud voices in heaven, Almighty God, to worship You and to proclaim that Your Messiah, Christ Jesus, will reign forever and ever. Come, Lord Jesus, into my heart and reign within me. Holy Spirit, please guide someone across my path today who is a captive in darkness and being ruled by an evil spirit. Convict their heart of sin and stir them to confess Jesus as their Lord so they can be brought into His Kingdom of righteousness, peace, and joy. I pray in the name that is above all names, JESUS!

LIFE: God breathed the breath of life in you - Revelation 11:11

But after the three and a half days the breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet, and terror struck those who saw them. Then they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here.” And they went up to heaven in a cloud, while their enemies looked on. Revelation 11:11-12

Infallible Truth:

• "The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life." Job 33:4
• "Then the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person." Genesis 2:7
• “Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell." Matthew 10:28

Prayer

I praise You, Almighty God, for the breath of life and the life-giving Spirit You have poured into me through Jesus Christ. Please strengthen my faith, Holy Spirit, so I can be a bold and courageous witness for God and the good news of salvation to my family and those around me. Deliver me from being afraid of those who can harm my body but cannot destroy my soul. Teach me to fear only God, who will raise me from the dead through Jesus, my Risen Savior.

FULFILLED: The mystery of God will be fulfilled - Revelation 10:7

Then the angel I had seen standing on the sea and on the land raised his right hand to heaven. And he swore by him who lives for ever and ever, who created the heavens and all that is in them, the earth and all that is in it, and the sea and all that is in it, and said, “There will be no more delay! But in the days when the seventh angel is about to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be fulfilled, just as He announced to His servants the prophets.” Revelation 10:5-7

Mystery of The Truth:

• "Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked him, "Why do you use parables when you talk to the people?" He answered and said to them, “Because IT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO YOU TO KNOW THE MYSTERIES OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, but to them it has not been given." Matthew 13:10-11 
• "I [Paul] am happy to suffer for you now. In my body I am completing whatever remains of Christ's sufferings. I am doing this on behalf of His body, the church. I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness—THE MYSTERY that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but IS NOW DISCLOSED TO THE LORD'S PEOPLE. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of THIS MYSTERY, WHICH IS CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY." Colossians 1:25-27

Prayer:
I am humbled and honored, Heavenly Father, to have You reveal the glorious mystery of Christ Jesus announced through Your servants the prophets. Thank You for making the impossible possible through the mystery of the cross, where my Lord Jesus paid the price to free me from my death sentence. Use me, Holy Spirit, today to share the full word of God—the mystery of Christ—with a family member, friend, or stranger You place in my path who is spiritually blind. Open the eyes of their heart to see the mystery of God and accept Christ Jesus, the hope of glory. I ask in the mighty name of Jesus, my Wonderful Savior. 

SEALED: You are sealed by God - Revelation 9:4

And out of the smoke locusts came down on the earth and were given power like that of scorpions of the earth. They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those people who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads. Revelation 9:3-4

LIVING TRUTH:

• "In Him [Christ Jesus], you also, when you heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation, and believed in Him, were stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit as owned and protected by God." Ephesians 1:13
• "And I saw another angel ascending from the east, with the seal of the living God. And he called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm the land and the sea: “Do not harm the land or sea or trees until we have placed a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God.” Revelation 7:3

Prayer & Praise:
Sovereign Father, as I read this promise that those with Your seal on their foreheads will not be harmed, my heart fills with gratitude for the assurance of Your divine protection. I know You are in control of all that is happening in this world. Lord Jesus, I praise You for saving me and making me a child of God. It's an honor to confess You as my Lord and Savior. Holy Spirit, please help me remain steadfast in the faith and not be shaken when I see God's judgments being fulfilled as the Scriptures proclaim. Teach me to be rooted and grounded in Christ's love so I can serve as a light of hope to my family members and those who sit in darkness, held captive by the devil. I pray for their salvation in Jesus' mighty name.

PRAYERS: Your prayers ascend up before God - Revelation 8:4

Another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all God’s people, on the golden altar in front of the throne. The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of God’s people, went up before God from the angel’s hand. Revelation 8:3-4

Infallible Truth:

• "In that day, you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. Until now, you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask, and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete." John 16:23-24
• "Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it." John 14:12-13
• "And so He [Christ] is able, now and always, to save those who come to God through Him, because He lives forever to intercede with God for them." Hebrews 7:25

Prayer & Praise:
May my prayers rise as sweet incense to You, Holy Father. I lift my hands in worship and my voice in praise, thanking You for always hearing and answering my prayers that align with Your will, and are asked in the name of Your beloved Son. Please teach me, Holy Spirit, to pray constantly, always aware of God's presence like my Lord Jesus was each day of His life here on earth. Grant me opportunities today to pray with family, friends, or strangers who are anxious and faithless. I pray for a miracle of salvation, in Jesus' mighty name. 

SHEPHERD: The Lamb is your Shepherd - Revelation 7:17

‘Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat down on them,’ nor any scorching heat. For 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 7:16-17

Eternal Truth:

• "But those who drink the water that I will give them will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give them will become in them a spring which will provide them with life-giving water and give them eternal life." John 4:14
• "I Am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. I Am the Good Shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me." John 10:11,14

Prayer & Praise:
The Lord Jesus is my Shepherd who loves, provides, guides, carries, and protects me; I lack nothing and am free from fear. My heart overflows with gratitude, Lord Jesus, for all You have done for me. You are the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world and the Good Shepherd who fulfills all my dreams and needs. Receive my offering of praise and worship, Heavenly Father, for wiping away my tears and giving me the hope of eternal life through the Lamb, our Good Shepherd and Savior, Christ Jesus.

SHELTERED: The One seated on the throne will shelter you - Revelation 7:15

Then one of the elders asked me, “Who are these people robed in white, and where did they come from?” I said to him, “Sir, you know.” Then he told me: These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason, they are before the throne of God, and they serve Him day and night in His sanctuary. The One seated on the throne will shelter them. Revelation 7:13-15

Living Truth:
The one who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2

Prayer & Worship
I sing of Your power and proclaim Your unfailing love in the morning, Lord Jesus. No matter how great the darkness or what tribulations I face in this world, it is Your sheltering presence that fills my heart with Your perfect peace and gives me steadfast hope in times of trouble. I go forth today trusting in the Most High God, who sits on the throne and is Sovereign over all. I worship You, O LORD, and confess that You are my shelter, protector, and fortress. I glorify the mighty name of Jesus Christ, my Savior.