What is the meaning of Revelation 22:12? Behold “Behold” is heaven’s way of saying, “Pay close attention!” • Throughout Scripture God uses this word to highlight turning points (Isaiah 7:14; John 1:29). • Here it invites us to look up from the noise of the world and fix our eyes on Christ, just as Hebrews 12:2 urges us to do. • Revelation 22 is the last chapter of the Bible, and this call to behold places an exclamation point on everything that has come before. I am coming soon Jesus repeats this promise in Revelation 22:7 and 22:20, underlining its certainty. • “Soon” speaks of imminence, not calendar precision—He can arrive at any moment (Matthew 24:42–44). • Acts 1:11 records angels assuring the disciples that Jesus “will come in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.” • John 14:3 adds that He is preparing a place for His people, reinforcing the personal nature of His return. • Living with this expectation fuels holy living (1 John 3:2–3) and steadfast hope (Titus 2:13). and My reward is with Me The King does not come empty-handed. • Isaiah 40:10 and 62:11 echo the same phrase, linking Messiah’s arrival with reward. • Jesus keeps track of every act done in His name—cups of water (Mark 9:41), unseen fasting (Matthew 6:18), faithful stewardship (Matthew 25:21). • Hebrews 11:6 reminds us He “rewards those who earnestly seek Him,” assuring believers that nothing done for Christ is wasted. to give to each one according to what he has done Accountability is personal. • Romans 2:6 states God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” • For believers, the judgment seat of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10) assesses works for reward, not salvation, which is secured by faith alone (Ephesians 2:8–9). • For unbelievers, the Great White Throne (Revelation 20:11–15) confirms eternal separation based on rejection of the gospel. • Bullet-point snapshot: – Faith in Christ determines destination (John 3:18). – Works done in Christ determine commendation (1 Corinthians 3:12–15). – Works done apart from Christ expose condemnation (Matthew 7:23). • Jesus is perfectly just; none will be over-rewarded or under-judged (Psalm 98:9). summary Revelation 22:12 is Christ’s closing promise that He is on the way, His arrival is imminent, His rewards are sure, and His judgment is fair. It calls believers to eager anticipation and faithful obedience, confident that every moment lived for Jesus will be honored when He appears. |
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