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VERY good gospel sermon ends with a compelling invitation (including both a promise and a warning). Revelation 22 is an invitation with both a hope-filled promise and a serious warning. The invitation and the warning are both wrapped up in the word "come" (Revelation 22:12, 17 & 20). Having read the whole Bible, it is appropriate that the reader be invited to do something about what he or she has read. And indeed, the invitation to salvation can be presented in so many wonderful ways. Yet here, the call is to partake of the water of life (Revelation 22:1 & 17). What a beautiful and appealing way of putting it. Human souls are thirsty and dry, but Jesus is willing to quench our spiritual thirst. He is willing to satisfy our longings and to give us eternal peace. But the choice is ours.
Dear readers, I have made my choice! In Christ, I have a right to the tree of life. I have a place in the New Jerusalem. I expect not only to drink from the river of life, but to swim in it as well. I am looking forward to walking on streets of gold, eating fruit from the tree of life, and serving the Lamb of God forever. I will see my Savior face-to-face (Revelation 22:4). His name will be in my forehead. And friends, the apocalyptic clock could start ticking at any moment (Revelation 22:10). Are you ready? The day will come when it will be too late to switch sides (Revelation 22:11}. Don't think for one moment that God will unravel and undo his entire plan of redemption after it is complete. The time to decide is now. Salvation is a once in a lifetime transaction with eternal blessings and benefits. However, rejecting God's salvation has eternal consequences. Won't you trust Christ today! He died for you! He loves you! Why would you scorn His generosity and grace? He is coming! Don't be left out (Revelation 22:15). And if you already know Him, share Him with others!
THE END.
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