Jeremiah stood at the podium scanning the audience that filled the stadium as an increasing crowd outside watched a live stream of
the sold-out event. The last of the series, Revelation7Strong – “Harvest,” the bookend to the seven messages from Christ in the book of Revelation, would be released the following day.
What drew thousands to hear the words of Jeremiah? They are followers of The Way, and every one of them received the Light that pierced the darkness in their lives. They saw the Light when they received the Savior, dying to self and born again with the Spirit living within them. They are the light of the world, and Jeremiah, through the story of his journey in the world, opened the doors of their hearts, so that they could see themselves as who they truly are, sons and daughters of the Father.
Jeremiah spoke, and the crowd hushed to silence. The world listens.
“All of you belong to the Harvest, those who overcame the obstacles of this world that blocked your true identity.
"For some of you, it was Love, forsaking your first love for the materialism of the world. Your reward is the Tree of Life, the tree that sustained the garden where everything lived in harmony with every need satisfied.
“For others, it was Faith, your refusal to let go of the past, to get out of your boat of security and walk on the water in faith that all of your needs are met in Christ who lives in you and you in Him. You will receive the Crown of Life.
“Still others, your stumbling block was Loyalty, being true to your identity in Christ, the image in which you were created, for you will be given a New Name.
“Some of you were self-centered, your world revolved around you, but you surrendered your pride and became humble in Service, ‘So those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last.1 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.2’ For these servants in Christ will be rewarded with Authority.
“While others were dead in the spirit, lacking Worth, you were rescued by the Good Shepherd who let not one of His sheep be lost. For all of us, the Shepherd became the Lamb of God, worthy is His name, worthy is the lamb who was slain, for you died with Him, born again worthy as a son or daughter of the Father. For you, He rewards the Book of Life.
“Some of you with Perseverance kept God’s Word and have not denied Christ’s name. You will be a Pillar in His kingdom, the New Jerusalem to come.
“Those of you who were lukewarm in faith overcame your tepid relationship with Christ through Discipline, finding your treasure in Him. To you will be given a Throne.
“Now, return to your homelands and reap the Harvest of souls before the final day of these End Times at the Second Coming of Christ when every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.3”
The crowd erupted in applause and praise to the Father in heaven where they would live forever in His mansion in the sky.
References:
1 1. Matthew 20:16
2 2. Matthew 20:28
3 3. Philippians 2:10-11
Refer to Revelation chapters 2 and 3 for the seven messages of Christ: Love, Faith, Loyalty, Service, Worth, Perseverance, and Discipline, and the rewards: Tree of Life, Crown of Life, New Name, Authority, Book of Life, Pillar, and Throne.
All glory to Father God for the words He has given me.
Copyright © 2016 by Jeff Cambridge
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