Day 14: Resurrection

Spiritual Reset

Feast on the Word

Revelation 21:1-7 & 22:1-5

As you read this passage, take time to close your eyes and imagine what it will be like in heaven. Jesus’ death and resurrection not only saves us from our sin but allows us to enter into New Jerusalem to dwell with Him forever.

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son.

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Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.

Guided Prayer

Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross for my sins and for raising me to new life through your resurrection. Lord, I thank you that my salvation is assured through you. Father, I stand in awe and wonder at your mercy and grace and I thank you that nothing can remove me from your hand. I long for the day that I might dwell with you in New Jerusalem!

Live it Out

As you end this season of feasting, fasting and prayer, write down your big takeaways and any resolutions you have made to live differently.

Family Discussion

Ask your kids what excites them most about New Jerusalem? Talk through what it means for God to dwell with his people.