How can we live out the invitation to "come" in our daily lives? The Final Invitation: “Come” Revelation 22:17 closes Scripture with an open door: “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come!’ And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.” • This invitation is literal and ongoing; Jesus genuinely offers living water to every person who will receive it (John 4:10; John 7:37-38). • The call is universal—“whoever desires”—yet personal, extended to each heart today. Who Calls, Who Comes • The Spirit: God Himself stirs hearts, convicting and drawing (John 16:8). • The Bride: the redeemed Church joins the Spirit, echoing the plea. • The Hearer: every believer who has heard and received now relays the invitation. • The Thirsty: any soul aware of its need may come, without cost (Isaiah 55:1). Saying “Come” to Jesus Today Practical ways to personally respond: • Acknowledge thirst—confess sin and need (1 John 1:9). • Believe His promise—take Him at His word (Acts 16:31). • Drink continually—abide in His presence through daily Scripture and prayer (John 15:4-5). • Rest in His sufficiency—trust that His grace is enough for every circumstance (2 Corinthians 12:9). Letting the Spirit Say “Come” Through Us As “the one who hears,” we become messengers: • Share the gospel plainly (Romans 10:14-15). • Live hospitably—open homes and schedules to others (Hebrews 13:2). • Speak life—offer Scripture-soaked words that point to Christ (Colossians 3:16). • Show compassion—meet physical needs as a bridge to spiritual needs (James 2:15-16). Daily Practices That Echo “Come” • Morning surrender: begin each day reaffirming Christ’s lordship. • Scripture saturation: memorize key promises such as Matthew 11:28-30. • Intentional listening: ask God to highlight one person each day to invite nearer to Jesus. • Visible joy: let gratitude and contentment testify that the water of life satisfies (Philippians 4:11-13). • Persistent intercession: pray by name for the thirsty around you (1 Timothy 2:1-4). Encouragement From Other Scriptures • Isaiah 55:3—God pledges “the sure mercies of David,” grounding the invitation in covenant faithfulness. • Matthew 11:28—Jesus calls the weary to find rest in Him. • John 6:37—“Whoever comes to Me I will never cast out,” guaranteeing acceptance. • Hebrews 4:16—We may “approach the throne of grace with confidence” for timely help. Anticipating the Ultimate “Come” • Our daily “coming” now prepares us for His soon return when He will say, “Come, you who are blessed by My Father” (Matthew 25:34). • Until that moment, we keep thirst satisfied and hearts ready, echoing the Spirit’s cry and longing for the day when faith becomes sight (Revelation 22:20). |
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