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READ: Revelation 22:16 – Bright Morning Star

SOAP: Revelation 22:16

I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.

An angel gave John a beautiful account of heaven by painting a picture of a crystal-clear river running from the throne of God into a great new city. In this Holy city, our nations will be healed, darkness will be erased, and the tree of life will swell with an endless yield of crops (Rev. 22: 1 -5). As Christians, we all want to go to heaven. But how do we get there?

If you were an ancient traveler, you would use the stars as a guide for navigation in the night. The bright morning star is the brightest star in the sky right before morning. It is different from the other stars because it is the only one which outshines the others, signaling a new day.

Lord, thank you for sending us Your Bright Morning Star to keep us focused on Your guidance today. We want more than a belief in Jesus, but a movement toward Him because we know He will lead us to You. Let us never lose sight of Your Bright Morning Star in the sky as we travel closer to You each day until You finally bring the new day.

**SOAP Method

S – SCRIPTURE
Physically write out the Bible verse
You’ll be amazed at what God will reveal to you when you slow down to write or meditate on what you are reading!

O – OBSERVATION
What do you see in the verses you’re reading?
Who is the audience? Is there a repetition of words? What words stand out to you? What is the main lesson or theme?

A – APPLICATION
When God’s Word becomes personal
What is God saying to me today? How can I apply what I just read to my life? Are there any changes I need to make?

P – PRAYER
Pray God’s Word back to Him
If He has revealed something to you during this time in His Word, pray about it. Confess if He has revealed some sin that is in your life. Take time to thank Him for His goodness in your life.