The hope of being with Christ compels Christians to yield our whole selves to Him. This yielding takes on a practical form in our lives, in our character, and in our complete following of Jesus.

John’s Gospel is a testimony. We believe this testimony of God, even as the saints of old believed by the word of God preached, trusting in Christ without ever having seen Him.

The great crescendo of Scripture is the return of Christ. When this Groom and Judge arrives, there will be two suppers, one for a wedding and another for wrath.

All Christians know Christ and fellowship with Christ. These alone provide the content and encouragement for us to tell people about the Savior. If we trust Him, we will also act upon that trust and proclaim Christ fearlessly.

We separate from the world, shun the darkness, and reject conformity to this age. Babylon will crumble, all her patrons left to mourn; but we press on, seeking the lasting city which is to come—the new Jerusalem to come.

The call for alertness is the call to enlist in His army. May we follow the Lamb, stay awake, and fight for Him. Long live King Jesus!