Jesus Is Our Crown of Glory

Isaiah 28:5English Standard Version (ESV)

5 In that day the Lord of hosts will be a crown of glory,[a]
    and a diadem of beauty, to the remnant of his people,

Hebrews 2:9English Standard Version (ESV)

9 But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

Behold Jesus' Face

Revelation 22:4-5English Standard Version (ESV)

4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.

Matthew 17:2English Standard Version (ESV)

2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light.

Psalm 11:7English Standard Version (ESV)

7 For the Lord is righteous;
he loves righteous deeds;
    the upright shall behold his face.

Serving the Lord

Revelation 7:15English Standard Version (ESV)

15 “Therefore they are before the throne of God,
    and serve him day and night in his temple;
    and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence.

1 Peter 4:11English Standard Version (ESV)

11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

The Lamb of God Who Wipes Away Our Tears

Revelation 5:12English Standard Version (ESV)

12 saying with a loud voice,

“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain,
to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might
and honor and glory and blessing!”

John 1:29English Standard Version (ESV)

Behold, the Lamb of God

29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

Revelation 7:17English Standard Version (ESV)

17 For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,
    and he will guide them to springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

An Ear for the Spirit's Words

Revelation 2:7English Standard Version (ESV)

7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.’

Psalm 77:6English Standard Version (ESV)

6 I said,[a] “Let me remember my song in the night;
    let me meditate in my heart.”
    Then my spirit made a diligent search:

Ezekiel 11:19English Standard Version (ESV)

19 And I will give them one heart, and a new spirit I will put within them. I will remove the heart of stone from their flesh and give them a heart of flesh,

Imitate Good

3 John 11English Standard Version (ESV)

11 Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.

1 Timothy 1:5English Standard Version (ESV)

5 The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

1 Corinthians 12:7English Standard Version (ESV)

7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

Eagerly Waiting in Patiece

2 Peter 3:14English Standard Version (ESV)

Final Words

14 Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace.

Luke 12:36English Standard Version (ESV)

36 and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks.

Hebrews 9:28English Standard Version (ESV)

28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.

To God Be the Glory

Deuteronomy 5:24English Standard Version (ESV)

24 And you said, ‘Behold, the Lord our God has shown us his glory and greatness, and we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire. This day we have seen God speak with man, and man still live.

2 Peter 1:3English Standard Version (ESV)

Confirm Your Calling and Election

3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to[a] his own glory and excellence,[b]

Psalm 79:9English Standard Version (ESV)

9 Help us, O God of our salvation,
    for the glory of your name;
deliver us, and atone for our sins,
    for your name's sake!

Serving for God's Glory

This weekend was the Church Retreat; Rob and I were co-hosts for this event.  Fun, but busy weekend at Kanuga.

1 Peter 4:10-11English Standard Version (ESV)

10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Matthew 20:28English Standard Version (ESV)

28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Cleansed from Sin

1 John 1:7English Standard Version (ESV)

7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.

James 4:8English Standard Version (ESV)

8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Acts 15:9English Standard Version (ESV)

9 and he made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith.

Confirm our Calling

2 Peter 1:10-11English Standard Version (ESV)

10 Therefore, brothers,[a] be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. 11 For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Romans 11:29English Standard Version (ESV)

29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.

Hebrews 3:1English Standard Version (ESV)

Jesus Greater Than Moses

3 Therefore, holy brothers,[a] you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession,

To Take Action Following the Lord

1 Peter 1:13English Standard Version (ESV)

Called to Be Holy

13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action,[a] and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Daniel 11:32English Standard Version (ESV)

32 He shall seduce with flattery those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action.

Living Stone for God's Foundation

1 Peter 2:4English Standard Version (ESV)

4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious,

Jude 20English Standard Version (ESV)

20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,

Micah 7:11English Standard Version (ESV)

11 A day for the building of your walls!
    In that day the boundary shall be far extended.