August 21, 2023: Grace Be With You!

"The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen." (Revelation 22:21, ESV)

When you think of the sum of the Book of Revelation and all that is contained in it, there can be no better way to close the book than to say, "The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen." (Revelation 22:21, ESV)
    
When calamity upon calamity is unfolding, when the judgments of God are starting to be released, when nothing seems to be certain in the natural, one thing stands sure— the grace of God! His ability is desperately needed by all who will see the end of the age.  
    
John's closing words give so much hope to people living under severe persecution and trouble. It is what we all need when we suffer persecution or endure hardship and affliction. We need the ability of God within us to endure!  
    
The grace of God in us empowers us to wait patiently, endure calmly and overcome. It is the grace of God that helps us to maintain a focused mind on Him amid adversity. It is as if Jesus is looking over our shoulder, saying, "Steady, hold, don't move, steady! God's got this! Trust Him. You can do this through the grace given to you by faith."
    
Oh, that God's comforting grace would fill every believer's heart in the hour of adversity and testing! May His ability in us bring Him so much glory as we pass through this life! "The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen." (Revelation 22:21, ESV)