Revelation 22:5

There have been many summer nights that we're out enjoying the evening, the kids are running around or riding their bikes, and the sunlight begins to fade. We call to the kids, "It's getting dark. Time to go inside" and it's immediately followed by cries of disappointment! Can you imagine the day we will be in God's presence, and there will never be darkness again! There will be no more disappointment, and there will be no end to the reign of Christ. In this life, we experience lesser examples of "ruling" like as parents calling our kids in at dark. But in Heaven, Christ has chosen US to rule WITH HIM! Our rule here on earth is often marked with disappointment, but as co-rulers with Christ we will experience pure joy in that responsibility. This concept of reigning with Christ forever should motivate us to live for him here and now, and to encourage others to remain faithful to Christ as we await his return. 

PRAY: Lord Jesus, we await your return and look forward to the day that we will reign with you forever in your light that never fades! We thank you for how good and merciful you are, and we thank you for choosing us to rule for eternity with you! Amen.