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Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 22 John sees a river of the water of life flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb, clear as crystal. On either side of the river stands the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and offering healing to the nations. There will be no more curse, and God's servants will see His face and reign with Him forever. The angel tells John that these words are trustworthy and true. Jesus declares that He is coming soon and bringing His reward and judgment with Him. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last. The book ends with a final invitation to come and freely receive the water of life in the name of the coming Lord Jesus and to enjoy His unmatched grace. God offers us the water of life, flowing from His throne, freely and without cost. The tree of life brings healing, and we will see God's face and serve Him forever. This beautiful promise calls us to live with the enduring hope of reigning forever and ever. Jesus came in judgment against Rome in the past, and He is coming again; we must be ready. Our lives should reflect the light of Christ and the truth of His word. We are called to obey, to worship, and to invite others to come and receive this life. As we wait, let us live faithfully, trusting in the One who is coming again and joyfully knowing His grace is with us. Heavenly Father, we praise You for the promise of eternal life and the hope of seeing Your face. Thank You for the river of life and the healing that flows from Your throne. We long for the day when the last curse will be gone and everything will be made new. Help us to obey Your word and remain faithful as we wait for Christ, the Alpha and the Omega. Fill our hearts with worship, and may we invite others to receive Your gift of life. Come, Lord Jesus. Prepare us for Your final return with joy and hope. Thought Questions: Do you long for a life without the curse of sin or the danger of darkness? How important is heaven to you, and how are you showing it? Jesus came in judgment against Rome many centuries ago. Do you believe He is coming again one final time, and how does that affect you? When you read Scripture, do you hear Christ calling you? How will you come to Jesus, abandon sin, and experience His grace today?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 21 John sees a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth have passed away. The holy city, the new Jerusalem, comes down out of heaven from God, prepared like a bride for her husband. A loud voice declares that God now dwells with His people. He will wipe away every tear, and there will be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain. God declares, “I am making everything new.” He promises the water of life to the thirsty and an inheritance to the faithful. The cowardly and wicked will face the second death. An angel shows John the radiant beauty of the new Jerusalem, with its gates, foundations, and streets of gold. God’s presence fills the city, and the Lamb is the lamp that illuminates all things. God reveals a future filled with beauty, peace, and unshakable hope. The new heaven and new earth will be free from death, sorrow, pain, and tears. God Himself will live among His people, restoring perfect fellowship. This promise is not only a future hope but a present call to live with purpose. We are to seek holiness, love truth, and walk in faithfulness. Jesus is the one who makes all things new and offers the water of life to the thirsty. Our identity, hope, and future are found in Him. While the world around us may fade, His promises remain. Let us live as people of the new creation, trusting God's word and preparing our hearts for eternity in His presence. Exalted God, we praise You for the promise of a new heaven and a new earth, where You will dwell with Your people forever. Thank You for wiping away every tear and ending pain, sorrow, and death. Help us live with hope and holiness as we look forward to that day. We thank You for Christ, the Lamb who made this future possible through His sacrifice. He is our light and our life. Keep our hearts focused on what is eternal. Teach us to live each day in joyful anticipation, faithful to Your call and free from destructive sinfulness. Thought Questions: Whether the New Jerusalem is the present church or the eternal heaven, what kind of people will never be allowed into it? If you want to be the bride of the Lamb in the glorious city, what are the moral and faithful choices you need to be making today? What do you imagine it will be like to live in a place where the illuminated Lamb replaces the sun? How can such images motivate you to faith?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 20 An angel descends from heaven, holding the key to the abyss and a great chain. He seizes the dragon, who is the devil, and binds him for a thousand years, preventing him from deceiving the nations. During this time, those who are faithful to Christ, even unto death, reign with Him. After the thousand years, Satan is released for a short time and gathers nations for battle. Fire from heaven consumes them, and the devil is cast into the lake of fire, where the beast and false prophet already are. Then the final judgment occurs. The dead are judged according to their deeds as recorded in the books. Anyone not found in the book of life is also thrown into the lake of fire. God's justice is complete and eternal. God will bring all things to justice, and no evil will escape His judgment. Satan’s defeat shows that his power is temporary and limited. Those who gave their lives for Christ are honored and will reign with Him, proving that faithfulness has eternal value. The final judgment is both sobering and hopeful. Books are opened, and each person is judged according to their works. Only those whose names are written in the book of life will enter eternal life with God. This truth calls us to live intentionally, choosing righteousness over compromise. We are invited to trust fully in Christ and walk in obedience. His victory is certain, and our hope is secure when our lives belong to Him. Incredible Father, You are the righteous Judge over all the earth. We praise You for the victory over Satan and the coming end of his deception. You have shown that evil will not prevail, and all who follow Christ will reign with Him in glory. Help us live boldly in faith, knowing that our choices matter and that judgment is real. Search our hearts and guide us to walk in holiness. May our names be found in the book of life, sealed by Your grace. We will trust Your justice, rest in Your promises, and live each day prepared for eternity. Thought Questions: Details in this chapter are often debated. But what is its point? Even when it looks like Satan has power, what do we know about God? Whether we reign with Christ now, or will do so in eternity, or both, how do the assurances of victory with Him control your life? Is your name in the book of life, assuring that you will avoid the lake of fire? How do you know, and what does this confidence do for you?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 19 A great multitude in heaven praises God, declaring that His judgments are true and just because He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth. The smoke from her destruction rises forever, and the twenty-four elders and four living creatures worship God. A voice calls on all of God’s servants to praise Him. Then heaven opens, and a white horse appears. Its rider is called Faithful and True, wearing many crowns and a robe dipped in blood. He leads the armies of heaven and strikes down the nations with a sharp sword. He rules with justice and treads the winepress of God’s wrath. The beast and the false prophet are captured and thrown alive into the lake of fire. The kings of the earth are defeated by the word of Christ. God’s justice and victory are on full display. The praise of heaven reminds us that evil will not win, and God’s judgments are right and true. Christ is revealed as the Faithful and True rider, leading heaven’s armies with power and righteousness. He does not come in weakness but in glory, bringing justice to the nations. We are His bride, clothed in righteous acts in His honor. The defeat of the beast and false prophet shows that no enemy of God will stand. We are not waiting for victory; we are living in the full assurance of it. Let us worship with joy, follow Christ with loyalty, and live with courage, knowing the King of kings reigns forever. Amazing God, we praise You for revealing Jesus as Faithful and True, the King of kings and Lord of lords. He comes in glory, riding in righteousness, bringing justice to the nations. We thank You that His victory is certain and His name is above all names. Help us to follow Him with pure hearts and bold faith. Teach us to worship with joy, to live in holiness, and to trust in His power. May we never forget that He reigns forever. Strengthen us to stand firm, knowing that the Lamb who was slain now rules in glory. Thought Questions: The church is the bride of Christ, adorned in righteous deeds in His honor. How can this imagery help as you excel in good works? Do you often picture Jesus in power: on a white horse, with flaming eyes, and a sword of wrath in His mouth? How can this be helpful? Satan and all who live in sin will be thrown into the lake of fire. How does this motivate you to flee from ungodliness passionately?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 18 An angel descends from heaven with great authority, and the earth is illuminated by his glory. He declares the fall of Babylon, calling it a dwelling for demons and a prison for every unclean spirit. Babylon is condemned for her pride, immorality, and corrupt influence over the nations. A voice from heaven urges God's people to come out of her so they will not share in her sins or plagues. Her destruction comes quickly, and kings, merchants, and sailors mourn her fall because she once brought them great wealth and power. Yet no one can save her. Babylon is thrown down with violence, never to rise again. Heaven rejoices, for God's judgment is fair, holy, and true. Her fall is a warning not to trust in earthly riches or corrupt power. Trusting in wealth, luxury, and worldly power is a dangerous foundation for life. What appears secure and impressive can collapse in an instant. The world often values success, riches, and influence, but God sees the pride and corruption behind it. When judgment comes, those who gained from evil mourn their loss, not because of love, but because their comfort is gone. God calls His people to live differently, to separate from what is impure and temporary. We are called to live with integrity, humility, and eternal purpose. Earthly riches will fade, but God’s kingdom endures. Our hope must rest in Him alone. Let us pursue what is holy, knowing only what is built on Him will truly last. Holy Lord, You are righteous in all Your ways and worthy of all praise. You see through every illusion of wealth and power. Help us not to be deceived by the temporary glory of the world. Teach us to value what is eternal and to walk in purity and truth. Call us out of anything that pulls our hearts away from You. Give us wisdom to live with integrity and strength to turn from sin. May we trust in Your justice and rest in Your promises. Lead us to honor You with our lives as we wait for Your everlasting kingdom. Thought Questions: What worldly influences are you tempted to trust in over the Lord, and how can you shift your hope and allegiance fully to Him? How do you respond when God directs you to separate from things that are comfortable or convenient but are spiritually harmful? Do you believe that God’s judgment will remove all the evil powers of this world? How should your daily choices today reflect that belief?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Excel Still More Journal - Amazon New GENESIS Daily Bible Devotional! Daily Bible Devotional Series - Amazon Sponsors: Spiritbuilding Publishers Website: www.spiritbuilding.com Tyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide Mortgage Websites: https://statewidemortgage.com/ https://tylercain.floify.com/ Phone: 813-380-8487 Opening Idea: Build Your Ladders! Get clarity on where you want to go. Then draw out an immediate January plan. What set of decisions, sustained over 31 days, could really get you going? Now, just repeat 11 more times. If God stays with you and keeps the rails in place, you can build easily and access another level! Areas of Growth (#4-6) 4. Urgency in Action: No More Procrastination Questions: • What right thing have you been putting off even though God wants it? • What excuse are you using that needs to die today? • How can your life change for the better if you stop waiting? Exercises: • Write down a thing or two and brainstorm a January and 2026 plan. • “Eat that frog” – try a daily habit of hitting unfun things early. • Delay something you enjoy until you have done the best thing first. 5. Focus on the Family: A More Spiritual Home Questions: • If Jesus visited, how Him-centric would He say your home is? • What does your family see in you that reminds them of Christ? • What one sustained change would help the most in your home? Exercises: • Establish one tech free period each day for conversation and connection. • Make Bible class and worship an immovable family priority. • Plan a family action that serves others in the likeness of Jesus. 6. Peace in the Storms: Freedom from Anxiety Questions: • What fears have the loudest voice in your mind right now? • If you have faced it before, how was God with you through it? • If it is new, what is in place to help you grow through it? Exercises: • Memorize one Scripture that speaks directly to faith over your fear. • Connect with someone who is or has overcome this fear in the past. • Start a habit that can lessen or even prevent what may be coming.

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 17 One of the seven angels shows John the judgment of the great prostitute who sits on many waters. She symbolizes a powerful and corrupt system that has influenced kings and led people into spiritual immorality. She is dressed in purple and scarlet, decorated with gold, and holds a cup filled with abominations. She is Babylon the Great, the mother of harlots. She is drunk with the blood of the saints. John is amazed, and the angel explains that the beast she rides has seven heads and ten horns. These represent kingdoms and rulers who will turn on and destroy her. God uses their actions to fulfill His purpose. In the end, all who wage war against the Lamb will be defeated, and all who are faithful to Him will overcome. Worldly power often appears strong, beautiful, and tempting, but its true nature is corrupt and opposed to God. Rome and other nations since then have been clothed in wealth and influence, leading nations into spiritual unfaithfulness. Although many are drawn to its promises, it is full of pride and violence, even against God's people. The beast and the kings who support her eventually turn against her, revealing how unstable and self-destructive evil truly is. God remains in control, working through even rebellious powers to fulfill His purpose. As followers of Christ, we must not be deceived by outward appearances. Our loyalty belongs to the Lamb, who will triumph. Faithfulness, purity, and devotion to Him will ultimately lead us to victory. Heavenly Father, You are holy, just, and sovereign over all the powers of the world. We see how easily people are drawn to wealth, status, and influence, yet You reveal the true nature of evil behind these things. Help us to see clearly and not be deceived by what appears powerful or beautiful. Keep our hearts loyal to the Lamb and protect us from compromise. Strengthen us to remain faithful in a world that often opposes Your truth. Use even the brokenness of this world to fulfill Your purpose. We trust in Your victory and desire to walk in Your holiness. Thought Questions: Rome was alluring to many for its immorality and materialism. Does the culture you live in try to draw you in, and how do you resist? God turned one evil power upon another. How can this help you trust in God’s sovereignty even when all governments seem corrupt? Why was the Lamb able to overcome all who stood against Him? How is your daily life shaped by His absolute victory and incredible power?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 16 A loud voice from the temple commands the seven angels to pour out the seven bowls of God’s wrath on the earth. The first bowl causes painful sores on those who worship the beast. The second turns the sea into blood, killing all sea life. The third affects rivers and springs, also turning them into blood. The fourth bowl scorches people with fire from the sun, yet they do not repent. The fifth brings darkness to the beast’s kingdom. The sixth dries up the Euphrates River and prepares the way for kings from the east. Unclean spirits gather the kings of the earth for battle at Armageddon. The seventh bowl brings lightning, earthquakes, and hail. Babylon is remembered before God and receives the full measure of His wrath. This chapter emphasizes the severity of God’s judgment and the danger of hardened hearts. Even as the bowls of wrath are poured out, many still refuse to repent or give God glory. We must pay attention to the warnings in these events. God is patient, but He is also just, and He will not allow evil to go unpunished forever. We are called to live with humility and repentance, recognizing that now is the time to turn to God. His justice is perfect, and His timing is certain. As believers, we must remain alert, be prepared, and live in a manner that honors Him, trusting that His ultimate victory will be complete. All who blaspheme His name will be destroyed. Avenging God, You are righteous in all Your judgments, and Your justice is holy and true. You see every act of rebellion, and You will not let evil go unpunished. Though many refuse to repent, we humble ourselves before You, seeking mercy and strength to remain faithful. Help us live with clean hearts and a spirit of reverence. Keep us from pride, unbelief, and compromise. Teach us to trust Your timing and repent of our sins. You alone are worthy of our faithfulness. May our lives reflect Your light in a dark world as we await Your final judgment day. Thought Questions: Why did some people still refuse to repent even as God’s judgments became more severe and unmistakable? What do you learn from that? God ultimately dismantled the evil empire and relieved His people. Is God still active in that way, and how does that impact your faith? How do you stay spiritually awake and active when the world around you seems to grow darker and more resistant to the light of Christ?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 15 John sees another great and marvelous sign in heaven: seven angels with the seven last plagues, which complete God's wrath. Standing beside a sea of glass mixed with fire are those who were victorious over the beast and its image. They hold harps given by God and sing the song of Moses and the Lamb, praising God's mighty works and justice. All nations will come to worship Him, for His righteous acts have been revealed. After this, the sanctuary in heaven is opened, and the seven angels come out dressed in pure, shining linen. One of the four living creatures gives them seven golden bowls filled with God's wrath. The sanctuary is filled with smoke from God's glory and power, and no one can enter until the plagues are finished. This worshipful chapter demonstrates that God's judgment is not random or cruel, but rather holy, complete, and characterized by justice and righteousness. Those who overcome the beast stand victorious, worshiping God with songs of praise. Their faithfulness reminds us that suffering is not the end, and that victory belongs to those who remain faithful to the Lord. The song of Moses and the Lamb celebrates God's power, His works, and His justice. We are called to worship Him with the same awe and devotion. Even when the world rejects His truth, we are to stand firm. God is preparing to complete His plan, and we must live in reverence, trusting His timing and walking in purity, hope, and faithfulness. Worthy Lord, You are great and marvelous in all Your works; all Your ways are just and true. As Moses sang, You are our strength, our song, and our salvation. Who among the nations will not fear You and glorify Your name? All Your judgments are righteous, and all creation will worship before You. Help us stand firm like those who overcame, singing with joy and trust in Your power. Fill our hearts with awe at Your holiness and prepare us to live in purity. May our lives reflect Your glory as we wait for the completion of Your perfect plan. Thought Questions: How does it bring you comfort to know that the faithful who have died are in a place of pure joy, singing songs of praise to God? What is the original context of the Song of Moses? How is a faithful life in Christ like the Israelites crossing the parted Red Sea in Exodus? Revelation often mentions “the wrath of God.” Who has that wrath always been poured out on, and how far will you go to avoid that fate?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 14 John sees the Lamb standing on Mount Zion with 144,000 who have His name and the Father's name on their foreheads. They sing a new song before the throne that only they can learn, because they are faithful and pure. Three angels follow with messages: the first proclaims the eternal gospel to every nation, calling everyone to worship the Creator; the second announces the fall of Babylon; the third warns that those who worship the beast and receive its mark will face God's wrath. This calls for patient endurance among the saints. John then sees one like the Son of Man with a crown and a sickle, reaping the earth. Another angel gathers grapes into the winepress of God's wrath. The chapter depicts judgment, hope, and the victory of the faithful. Our almighty God calls us to live with faithfulness, purity, and endurance, just like the 144,000 who followed the Lamb wherever He went. We are sealed as His people, and our lives should reflect His name and character. The messages of the angels remind us that the gospel is for all people and that judgment is certain. False powers like Babylon will fall, and those who reject God will face the consequences. We are called to worship the Creator, stand firm in truth, and not be swayed by fear or deception. The harvest images show that God sees every life and action. We must live each day in devotion to Him, trusting His justice and rejoicing in His promised victory. Glorious Father, You are worthy of all worship and honor. You reign over every nation, and Your truth reaches the ends of the earth. Help us to follow the Lamb with faithfulness and purity, keeping Your name written on our hearts. Strengthen us to resist the lies of this world and to stand firm in every trial. Let our lives proclaim the eternal gospel with boldness and joy. Teach us to live with reverence, knowing You see all things and will judge rightly. Keep us close to You, filled with hope, faithful to the end, and protected from Your wrath. Thought Questions: What does it mean to follow the Lamb wherever He goes, and do you believe God marks those who do so as His now and forever? God calls His people to fear and worship Him, no matter how loudly worldly powers demand attention. What does that choice look like? The perseverance of the saints is to keep the commandments of God and faith in Jesus. How does your daily routine help you accomplish this?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 13 A beast emerges from the sea with ten horns and seven heads, receiving authority from the dragon. It speaks proud and blasphemous words and wages war against the saints for forty-two months. The world is amazed and follows the beast, worshiping both it and the dragon. Another beast comes from the earth, with two horns like a lamb but speaking like a dragon. It performs signs, deceives people, and tells them to make an image of the first beast. Those who refuse to worship the image are threatened with death. It causes all people to receive a mark on their hand or forehead, without which no one can buy or sell. The number of the beast is revealed as six hundred sixty-six, a number God gives the wisdom to understand. Evil often appears powerful and convincing, but its strength is ultimately limited and short-lived. The beasts symbolize forces opposing God and deceiving many with false authority and signs. We must be careful not to follow what is sinful, even if it looks powerful or seems to have an unstoppable influence. The mark of the beast represents loyalty, but we are called to stay loyal to God, even when it is hard. Our worship belongs to Him alone. Although the enemy might appear to be winning temporarily, God remains in complete control. We should not fear those who can harm our bodies, but instead remain faithful to the One who holds our souls. Our perseverance and trust in Christ are our victory. Mighty God, we praise You as the one true Ruler who reigned even when the beasts rose in power. Though they once deceived the nations and fought against the faithful, their time was brief, and their authority was limited. You allowed their rise for a purpose, but You also brought about their fall. Strengthen us through this reminder of Your past sovereignty and unshakable rule. Help us stay faithful as others did when pressured to compromise. Let us worship You alone and cling to truth. Your victory lasts forever. Keep us loyal to Christ through every trial we face. Thought Questions: Evil powers attacked God’s people. How did the faithful endure, and how are you preparing to stand firm under governmental pressure? “Here is the perseverance and the faith of the saints.” What kind of faith can accept captivity or death in the name of Jesus Christ? Why would Christians give up worldly comfort and financial stability to follow Jesus, and what are you willing to surrender now?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Excel Still More Journal - Amazon New GENESIS Daily Bible Devotional! Daily Bible Devotional Series - Amazon Sponsors: Spiritbuilding Publishers Website: www.spiritbuilding.com Tyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide Mortgage Websites: https://statewidemortgage.com/ https://tylercain.floify.com/ Phone: 813-380-8487 Looking back on 2025: What was GREAT - Great in the moment, great in your memories, and constructive for your future. We need much more of that! What was GOOD - It didn’t check all the boxes, but it had some redeemable qualities. What was BAD - I’m not exactly talking about sinful things, we know those have to go. But what about choices that are amoral but just don’t check any boxes? Clarity on these three lists can help you use what has happened (2025) to best plan for what is coming (2026). OKAY, to the List! Here are the first three: 1. Resetting the Heart: Return to Your First Love Questions: Exercises: 2. Focusing More on God: Removing Distractions Questions: Exercises: 3. Attitude of Thankfulness: Daily Gratitude Questions: Exercises:

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 12 A great sign appears in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. She is pregnant and cries out in labor. A great red dragon appears with seven heads and ten horns. The dragon seeks to devour her child, but the child is caught up to God and His throne. The woman flees into the wilderness, where God prepares a place for her. A war breaks out in heaven, and Michael and his angels fight the dragon. The dragon is defeated and cast down to earth. He pursues the woman, but she is given wings to escape. Enraged, the dragon makes war on the rest of her offspring, those who keep God’s commands and hold to Jesus. We are reminded in this chapter that spiritual warfare is real and ongoing, but God is always in control. The woman symbolizes God's faithful people, and the child is Christ, whom the dragon cannot destroy. Although the dragon is powerful and full of fury, he has already been defeated and cast down. We may face trials, attacks, and pressure from the enemy, but God provides protection and strength for His people. The wilderness might seem like a place of hardship, but it is also a place of safety prepared by God. We are called to stay faithful, keep God's commands, and hold firmly to the testimony of Jesus. Victory is certain, and we can stand firm in that hope. Present Lord, we come to You with grateful hearts, knowing You are always near and never forsake Your people. You have defeated the enemy through the power of Christ, and You protect those who are Yours. Though the dragon rages, we trust in Your strength and faithfulness. Help us stand firm through every trial and hold fast to the testimony of Jesus. Give us courage to obey Your commands and wisdom to recognize Your provision, even in the wilderness. Strengthen our faith, and remind us that Your victory is certain. We rest in Your promises and live for Your glory. Thought Questions: The dragon could not defeat the child, the Son of God. In an uncertain world, what does it mean to you to know the Savior is undefeatable? We overcome the accuser by “the blood of the Lamb”? How does Christ’s blood inspire you to love Him more than even your own life? In what ways are you holding fast to the testimony of Jesus and keeping God’s command, even as you face opposition or hardship?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 11 John is given a measuring rod and told to measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there, but not the outer court, for it is given to the nations. God appoints two witnesses to prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth. They have power to bring plagues, shut the sky, and strike the earth. After their testimony ends, the beast from the abyss kills them, and their bodies lie in the great city for three and a half days. The world rejoices over their death, but God raises them to life, and they ascend to heaven. A great earthquake follows. The seventh trumpet sounds, and voices in heaven declare that the kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of Christ, and He shall reign forever. God’s care for His people is clear in the vision of the measured temple, showing that He knows and protects those who worship Him. The two witnesses could symbolize faithful believers who speak God’s truth in a hostile world. Their message brings both warning and hope, and their power comes directly from God. Even when they are struck down, God raises them to life, proving that His purposes cannot be stopped. This encourages us to remain bold in our witness, even when it comes at a cost. The seventh trumpet reveals that Christ now reigns as King. His kingdom has triumphed. We are called to trust in His victory and remain faithful, knowing that our testimony is never in vain. Glorious Father, we praise You for Your power, justice, and unfailing promises. You protect those who worship You, and You empower Your witnesses to speak truth in a dark world. Even when evil seems to win, You raise up Your people and display Your victory. Help us to be faithful, bold, and unafraid to share Your message, no matter the cost. Strengthen our hearts with the hope that Your kingdom reigns now and forever. Let our lives reflect Your glory, and our voices proclaim Your truth. May we trust Your plan and stand firm in our calling as Your servants. Thought Questions: God measures His temple and His people, keeping them separate from the world. How does that imagery give you confidence and peace? The two witnesses could be prophets or represent God’s people. How does their resurrection after death invigorate your trust in the Lord? How do you express daily gratitude knowing that the kingdom of the world belongs to our Lord and His Christ, who reign forever and ever?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 10 A mighty angel comes down from heaven, clothed with a cloud, with a rainbow over his head, a face like the sun, and feet like pillars of fire. He holds a small scroll that is open in his hand. As he stands with one foot on the sea and one on the land, he cries out with a loud voice like a lion. Seven thunders respond, but John is told not to write what they say. The angel raises his hand to heaven and swears by the eternal Creator that there will be no more delay. The mystery of God will be fulfilled when the seventh angel sounds his trumpet. John is then told to eat the scroll. It tastes sweet in his mouth but turns bitter in his stomach. God’s plans have always been certain, and His timing was perfect in bringing past events to completion. The angel declared that there would be no more delay, and the mystery of God was finished just as He had promised. The fulfillment of these events shows that God keeps His word and accomplishes His purposes. When John ate the scroll, it was sweet in the mouth but bitter in the stomach, revealing the joy and sorrow that often come with receiving God’s truth. Although these judgments have already happened, the message remains: God’s response to unrighteousness is protection for the innocent but judgment upon the world. We must preach Jesus to bring people to Him before it is too late. All-knowing God, we praise You for Your perfect wisdom and faithful fulfillment of Your promises. As You revealed the mystery of Your plan, we are reminded that nothing escapes Your control. Like John, help us receive Your word with open hearts, even when it brings both joy and sorrow. Give us courage to proclaim Your truth boldly, trusting that You are just and good. May we live with reverence, knowing Your purposes have been fulfilled and Your kingdom continues to persist. Strengthen our faith and keep us grounded in Your word, so that we may serve You with confidence and peace. Thought Questions: Revelation often mentions strong angels carrying out God's avenging will. What do you believe about the presence of angels today? God’s justice is a comfort to His people. But how is God’s judgment both bitter and sweet? How does that motivate you evangelistically? Do you believe God created the heavens and the earth, with the right and power to sustain or destroy them? How does that impact you?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 9 The fifth angel sounds his trumpet, and a star falls from heaven to earth. He is given the key to the bottomless pit and opens it, releasing smoke that darkens the sky and a swarm of locusts with power like scorpions. These locusts do not harm plants but torment people who lack the seal of God on their foreheads. Their king is called Abaddon in Hebrew and Apollyon in Greek. The sixth angel then sounds his trumpet, and four angels bound at the Euphrates are released to kill a third of mankind. A vast army of horsemen appears, bringing death through fire, smoke, and sulfur. Despite these terrifying plagues, the rest of humanity does not repent of their sins, including idolatry, murder, sorcery, sexual immorality, and theft. Their hearts remain hardened. We reflect on these scenes as fulfilled in the past, yet they still speak to our hearts today. The judgments were severe, and the suffering was great, yet people continued in rebellion. This shows the tragic reality of hardened hearts when pride resists repentance. We are reminded that judgment is not just about punishment but a call to turn back to God. Even now, we can learn from those who refused to repent. We must remain humble, quick to confess, and eager to walk in the light. God desires hearts that respond to His voice. These fulfilled events urge us to examine our own lives, reject sin, and faithfully follow the one who has sealed us with His name. All-powerful Lord, we come before You with humility and reverence. You are just in all Your ways, and Your judgments are righteous and true. Though the scenes of Revelation 9 were fulfilled in the past, they remind us of the danger of hardened hearts and the cost of unrepented sin. Keep our hearts soft and open to Your truth. Help us turn from every form of evil and walk in obedience to Your will. Strengthen our faith and guard us with Your seal. May we never ignore Your voice but live each day with repentance, gratitude, and devotion to You. Thought Questions: God’s judgment on the enemy was extreme. What do God’s actions teach you about His attitude toward sinfulness among the nations? What does the continued refusal to repent, even after suffering, reveal about how hard hearts can get? How do you avoid such a heart? What can the seal of God on the faithful teach you about the importance of your spiritual identity and faithfulness at all times?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 8 The Lamb breaks the seventh seal, and there is a profound silence in heaven for about half an hour, creating a sense of awe and anticipation. Seven angels stand before God, each given a trumpet to sound. Another angel offers incense on the golden altar, and smoke rises with the prayers of the saints. The first trumpet brings hail and fire mixed with blood, burning a third of the earth and its vegetation. The second casts a fiery mountain into the sea, turning a third of the sea into blood. The third causes a blazing star called Wormwood to fall, poisoning rivers and springs. The fourth darkens a third of the sun, moon, and stars. Then an eagle cries out loudly, warning that even greater woes are still to come. This chapter indicates that God's judgment is real, purposeful, and holy. When the Lamb opens the seventh seal, heaven falls silent, emphasizing the seriousness of what is to come. Our prayers ascend before God with incense, reminding us that He hears us and values our faithfulness. As each trumpet sounds, parts of creation are affected. Trees burn, seas turn to blood, rivers become bitter, and the sky darkens. These signs show how sin causes brokenness not just in people but in the world itself. We are called to live with urgency, to take God's warnings seriously, and to trust His timing. Even in judgment, God shows mercy by giving time for repentance. We must keep praying, watching, and remaining faithful. Heavenly Father, we come before You with reverence and awe. As silence filled heaven when the seventh seal was opened, help us to pause and reflect on Your holiness and justice. You hear the prayers of Your people, and we trust that our voices rise before You like incense. In the midst of judgment, remind us of Your mercy and patience. Strengthen our faith as we witness a world broken by sin. Keep us alert, humble, and faithful. Let us never take lightly Your warnings or Your love. Draw us closer to You as we trust in Your perfect will. Thought Questions: How does silence in heaven challenge you to pause and reflect on the seriousness of God’s judgment and your humility before Him? Do you believe the prayers of saints continue to ascend to God? How does that imagery affect your emotions when engaged in prayer? How should the trumpet judgments affect the way you view sin, creation, and the urgency of living a life that honors and obeys God?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Excel Still More Journal - Amazon New GENESIS Daily Bible Devotional! Daily Bible Devotional Series - Amazon Sponsors: Spiritbuilding Publishers Website: www.spiritbuilding.com Tyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide Mortgage Websites: https://statewidemortgage.com/ https://tylercain.floify.com/ Phone: 813-380-8487 Pick One Per Day: - Be Harmonious - Be Sympathetic - Be Brotherly - Be Kindhearted - Be Humble in Spirit - Be Unprovokable (do not return insult for insult but give a blessing instead) We didn't read it in the podcast today, but I Peter 3:10-12 follows that list with this: "The one who desires life, to love and see good days, must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. He must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and His ears attend to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 7 John sees four angels holding back the winds of the earth until God's servants are sealed. Another angel appears with the seal of the living God, marking 144,000 from the twelve tribes of Israel, symbolizing God’s protection over His people. After this, John sees a great multitude that no one can count, from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing before the throne and the Lamb. They are clothed in white robes and hold palm branches, crying out in worship as the heavenly hosts praise God. One of the elders explains that they have come out of great tribulation and have been made clean by the blood of the Lamb. They serve God day and night, and He will shelter them, wipe away every tear, and be their shepherd forever. We are reminded that God knows and seals His people. No matter what happens on earth, we are not forgotten. We belong to Him, and He protects those who trust in the Lamb. The great multitude shows us that His grace reaches every nation and every people. We are part of something much larger than ourselves—a global family of faith. When we go through trials, we are not alone. God sees our struggles and promises to bring comfort, healing, and peace. One day, we will stand before His throne, washed clean by the blood of the Lamb. Until then, we worship, serve, and wait with hope, knowing that our Shepherd walks with us every step of the way. Loving God, You see every heart and gather people from every nation to stand before Your throne. Thank You for sealing and protecting those who belong to You. When we face hardship, remind us that we are not forgotten. You are our shelter, our comfort, and our Protector. Wash us clean through the blood of the Lamb, and help us remain faithful in every season. Fill our hearts with hope as we look forward to the day when every tear will be wiped away. Let our lives be filled with worship, and may we serve You daily with joy and trust. Thought Questions: What does it mean to be sealed by God as you live on this earth? See Ephesians 1:13-14. How has the Holy Spirit sealed you? How does the vision of diverse groups worshipping together broaden and invigorate our understanding of evangelism globally? Those who came through tribulation are in white robes, washed in Jesus’ blood, and free of tears. How does this future hope motivate you?

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Revelation 6 The Lamb begins to open the seven seals of the scroll, and with each seal, a powerful event occurs. The first four seals release four horsemen. The first rides a white horse, symbolizing conquest. The second rides a red horse, bringing war. The third rides a black horse, indicating economic hardship and famine. The fourth rides a pale horse, representing death, followed by Hades. The fifth seal reveals the souls of martyrs under the altar, crying out for justice. They are told to rest a little longer until the full number of martyrs is reached. The sixth seal causes great cosmic upheaval: earthquakes, a darkened sun, a blood-red moon, and the sky being rolled up like a scroll. People hide in fear, knowing the day of God's wrath has arrived. History is not random or out of divine control. The Lamb opens each seal with purpose, and what follows is part of God's plan. We may see war, suffering, injustice, and fear in the world, but we trust that Jesus is not distant. He holds the scroll and oversees all things. When we face hardship, we must not lose heart. Like the faithful ones beneath the altar, we wait and trust that God sees, hears, and will act in His time. We do not place our hope in earthly power or comfort. We place our hope in the Lamb who is worthy and in the justice that will come. We endure with faith, knowing He will make all things right. Worthy Lord, You are holy and just, and all of history unfolds by Your will. You entrusted the Lamb to open the seals and carry out Your purpose on the earth. Even now, when we see turmoil and pain, remind us that You are not silent or absent. You know every act of evil, and You hear the cries of the faithful. Help us rest in Your timing and trust in Your justice. Teach us to live with reverence, to stand firm in faith, and to remember that Your day will come. You are our refuge and our hope forever. Thought Questions: The first four seals revealed much turmoil on the earth. In today’s time, how does Jesus help you stay at peace when wars and woes abound? Martyrs begged for their blood to be avenged. How do you keep your confidence that God will render appropriate judgment in His time? “The wrath of the Lamb” came upon Jerusalem, and later Rome. Why should nations fear God’s wrath, even before the judgment day?