Day 1
Faith Fact
I can live with God forever.
Faith Verse
Philippians 3:14
"I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus is calling us."
Question of the Day:
Where will God live in the new heaven and the new earth?
Read:
Revelation 21:1–3
Have you ever wondered what will happen after you die? Have you ever thought about where God lives and if you will see Him and talk to Him after you die? Even if you had never thought about it before, you are probably thinking about it now!
When John was in exile on the Isle of Patmos, God showed him what was going to happen in the last days. He wrote all about this in the Book of Revelation. Revelation 21:3 gives us a very exciting answer to this question. It says, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them.”
Where will God live? He will live with us! He is preparing a place of eternal joy for those who love Him. His home will be among us, not somewhere far away. God has always wanted to have a relationship with His people. He doesn’t want to live above us or apart from us. It’s cool to think that the God who created the entire universe wants to live with us and know us personally.
Think about it:
Question 1. Which book in the New Testament was today’s Bible reading from?
Answer 1. Revelation
Question 2. What happened to John on the isle of Patmos?
Answer 2. God showed him what was going to happen in the last days. (Revelation 4:1)
Question 3. What is heaven?
Answer 3. Heaven is the place of eternal joy which God is preparing for those who love Him and accept Jesus [Christ] as their Savior. (Matthew 25:34)
Talk about it:
•What did today’s devotion make you think about?
•Have you ever thought about where God lives?
•What is something you would like to talk with God about?
•How does it make you feel to know that God will be your neighbor?
Pray about it:
God, thank You for being a personal God who wants a relationship with me. I am excited about the time that I will be Your neighbor and see You every day. Amen.
I can live with God forever.
Faith Verse
Philippians 3:14
"I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus is calling us."
Question of the Day:
Where will God live in the new heaven and the new earth?
Read:
Revelation 21:1–3
Have you ever wondered what will happen after you die? Have you ever thought about where God lives and if you will see Him and talk to Him after you die? Even if you had never thought about it before, you are probably thinking about it now!
When John was in exile on the Isle of Patmos, God showed him what was going to happen in the last days. He wrote all about this in the Book of Revelation. Revelation 21:3 gives us a very exciting answer to this question. It says, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them.”
Where will God live? He will live with us! He is preparing a place of eternal joy for those who love Him. His home will be among us, not somewhere far away. God has always wanted to have a relationship with His people. He doesn’t want to live above us or apart from us. It’s cool to think that the God who created the entire universe wants to live with us and know us personally.
Think about it:
Question 1. Which book in the New Testament was today’s Bible reading from?
Answer 1. Revelation
Question 2. What happened to John on the isle of Patmos?
Answer 2. God showed him what was going to happen in the last days. (Revelation 4:1)
Question 3. What is heaven?
Answer 3. Heaven is the place of eternal joy which God is preparing for those who love Him and accept Jesus [Christ] as their Savior. (Matthew 25:34)
Talk about it:
•What did today’s devotion make you think about?
•Have you ever thought about where God lives?
•What is something you would like to talk with God about?
•How does it make you feel to know that God will be your neighbor?
Pray about it:
God, thank You for being a personal God who wants a relationship with me. I am excited about the time that I will be Your neighbor and see You every day. Amen.
Day 2
Faith Fact
I can live with God forever.
Faith Verse
Philippians 3:14
"I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus is calling us."
Question of the Day:
What will be gone forever after Jesus returns?
Read:
Revelation 21:4–7, 27
Have you ever wanted to just start something over? Maybe that’s how God felt when He decided to send the Flood in the Bible. That created a fresh start for Noah and his family, but it was nothing compared to the clean slate when God creates the new heaven and new earth.
In verse 5 God says, “Look, I am making everything new!” Did you hear that? He said, “everything.” That’s so exciting! There are some sad and awful things that we won’t have to deal with after Jesus returns. Specifically, we can look forward to no more death, sadness, crying, or pain. All those things will be gone forever in the new heaven and new earth. That’s something to look forward to for sure!
Think about it:
Question 1. What is Jesus’ great “I Am” saying in the Book of Revelation?
Answer 1. “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the Beginning and the End.” (Revelation 21:6)
Question 2. Name five things that will not be found in heaven.
Answer 2. Tears [crying], death, sorrow [mourning], pain, sin. (Revelation 21:4, 27)
Question 3. Will things be different after Jesus returns?
Answer 3. “Look, I am making everything new.” (Revelation 21:5)
Talk about it:
•What did today’s devotion make you think about?
•What is something you wish you could start completely fresh and new?
•What is something you are glad will not be in heaven? Why?
Pray about It
God, thank You for giving us the hope that we will no longer have to experience sadness, pain, or death after this life. We can’t wait for what life will be like with You. Amen.
I can live with God forever.
Faith Verse
Philippians 3:14
"I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus is calling us."
Question of the Day:
What will be gone forever after Jesus returns?
Read:
Revelation 21:4–7, 27
Have you ever wanted to just start something over? Maybe that’s how God felt when He decided to send the Flood in the Bible. That created a fresh start for Noah and his family, but it was nothing compared to the clean slate when God creates the new heaven and new earth.
In verse 5 God says, “Look, I am making everything new!” Did you hear that? He said, “everything.” That’s so exciting! There are some sad and awful things that we won’t have to deal with after Jesus returns. Specifically, we can look forward to no more death, sadness, crying, or pain. All those things will be gone forever in the new heaven and new earth. That’s something to look forward to for sure!
Think about it:
Question 1. What is Jesus’ great “I Am” saying in the Book of Revelation?
Answer 1. “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the Beginning and the End.” (Revelation 21:6)
Question 2. Name five things that will not be found in heaven.
Answer 2. Tears [crying], death, sorrow [mourning], pain, sin. (Revelation 21:4, 27)
Question 3. Will things be different after Jesus returns?
Answer 3. “Look, I am making everything new.” (Revelation 21:5)
Talk about it:
•What did today’s devotion make you think about?
•What is something you wish you could start completely fresh and new?
•What is something you are glad will not be in heaven? Why?
Pray about It
God, thank You for giving us the hope that we will no longer have to experience sadness, pain, or death after this life. We can’t wait for what life will be like with You. Amen.
Day 3
Faith Fact
I can live with God forever.
Faith Verse
Philippians 3:14
"I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus is calling us."
Question of the Day:
What will the new heaven and the new earth look like?
Read:
Revelation 21:21–25
Life after Jesus comes back is going to be so much better than our lives now. Imagine gates made out of giant pearls and a street made out of gold! We won’t even need the sun or moon anymore because God will light up everything.
Do you remember what the first thing God said in Genesis was? He said, “Let there be light.” God was the light until day four of creation when He created the sun, moon, and stars. They have served their purpose on this earth, but we won’t need them anymore.
Have you ever had a hard time sleeping at night or been afraid of the dark? You will never have to be afraid of the dark again! There will be no night in the new heaven and new earth. It will be like a never-ending day!
Think about it:
Question 1. What will the gates of the city be made of?
Answer 1. Pearls, each gate a single pearl (Revelation 21:21)
Question 2. What will the main street be made of?
Answer 2. Pure gold (Revelation 21:21)
Question 3. Who takes the place of a temple in the city?
Answer 3. The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb [Jesus] (Revelation 21:22)
Question 4. What two things will we have no need for?
Answer 4. The sun and the moon (Revelation 21:23)
Question 5. Why will the gates never close at the end of the day?
Answer 5. There is no night there. (Revelation 21:25)
Talk about it:
•What did today’s devotion make you think about?
•What would you love to do on a street made of pure gold?
•Do you ever have trouble sleeping or being scared of the dark?
•How will no nighttime help people who are afraid of the dark?
Pray about It
God, thank You for telling us some of the amazing details we have to look forward to. Help us to not be afraid and sleep well. Amen.
I can live with God forever.
Faith Verse
Philippians 3:14
"I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus is calling us."
Question of the Day:
What will the new heaven and the new earth look like?
Read:
Revelation 21:21–25
Life after Jesus comes back is going to be so much better than our lives now. Imagine gates made out of giant pearls and a street made out of gold! We won’t even need the sun or moon anymore because God will light up everything.
Do you remember what the first thing God said in Genesis was? He said, “Let there be light.” God was the light until day four of creation when He created the sun, moon, and stars. They have served their purpose on this earth, but we won’t need them anymore.
Have you ever had a hard time sleeping at night or been afraid of the dark? You will never have to be afraid of the dark again! There will be no night in the new heaven and new earth. It will be like a never-ending day!
Think about it:
Question 1. What will the gates of the city be made of?
Answer 1. Pearls, each gate a single pearl (Revelation 21:21)
Question 2. What will the main street be made of?
Answer 2. Pure gold (Revelation 21:21)
Question 3. Who takes the place of a temple in the city?
Answer 3. The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb [Jesus] (Revelation 21:22)
Question 4. What two things will we have no need for?
Answer 4. The sun and the moon (Revelation 21:23)
Question 5. Why will the gates never close at the end of the day?
Answer 5. There is no night there. (Revelation 21:25)
Talk about it:
•What did today’s devotion make you think about?
•What would you love to do on a street made of pure gold?
•Do you ever have trouble sleeping or being scared of the dark?
•How will no nighttime help people who are afraid of the dark?
Pray about It
God, thank You for telling us some of the amazing details we have to look forward to. Help us to not be afraid and sleep well. Amen.
Day 4
Faith Fact
I can live with God forever.
Faith Verse
Philippians 3:14
"I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus is calling us."
Question of the Day:
Who will not be allowed to enter?
Read:
Revelation 21:26–27
This one is a tough question for all of us to face. Who will not be allowed to enter the new heaven and the new earth that God is preparing for us? Verse 27 makes it very clear that only “those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life” will be able to enter. That means anyone whose name is not written in the Lamb’s Book of Life cannot enter.
How do you get your name in the Lamb’s Book of Life? You have to believe in Jesus, ask Him to forgive you, and accept Him as your Savior. That sounds pretty simple and I hope you have already made that decision.
Maybe you know someone who hasn’t made that decision. It might be a family member or even a friend. None of us want to get to the end of life and realize that our family and friends aren’t there to spend forever with us and God. We need to do everything we can to help our friends and family get their names in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
Think about it:
Question 1. Who will spend eternity in heaven?
Answer 1. Those who accept Christ [Jesus] as Savior and whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life (Revelation 21:27)
Question 2. Who will bring their glory and honor into the city?
Answer 2. All the nations (Revelation 21:26)
Question 3. Who will be able to enter the city?
Answer 3. Those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life (Revelation 21:27)
Talk about it:
•What did today’s devotion make you think about?
•Do you know anyone who isn’t a Christian?
•Have you tried to tell them about Jesus?
•How can you help your friends and family know Jesus?
Pray about It
God, thank You for saving me and putting my name in the Lamb’s Book of Life. Please help me to help everyone I know come to know You too. Amen.
I can live with God forever.
Faith Verse
Philippians 3:14
"I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus is calling us."
Question of the Day:
Who will not be allowed to enter?
Read:
Revelation 21:26–27
This one is a tough question for all of us to face. Who will not be allowed to enter the new heaven and the new earth that God is preparing for us? Verse 27 makes it very clear that only “those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life” will be able to enter. That means anyone whose name is not written in the Lamb’s Book of Life cannot enter.
How do you get your name in the Lamb’s Book of Life? You have to believe in Jesus, ask Him to forgive you, and accept Him as your Savior. That sounds pretty simple and I hope you have already made that decision.
Maybe you know someone who hasn’t made that decision. It might be a family member or even a friend. None of us want to get to the end of life and realize that our family and friends aren’t there to spend forever with us and God. We need to do everything we can to help our friends and family get their names in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
Think about it:
Question 1. Who will spend eternity in heaven?
Answer 1. Those who accept Christ [Jesus] as Savior and whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life (Revelation 21:27)
Question 2. Who will bring their glory and honor into the city?
Answer 2. All the nations (Revelation 21:26)
Question 3. Who will be able to enter the city?
Answer 3. Those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life (Revelation 21:27)
Talk about it:
•What did today’s devotion make you think about?
•Do you know anyone who isn’t a Christian?
•Have you tried to tell them about Jesus?
•How can you help your friends and family know Jesus?
Pray about It
God, thank You for saving me and putting my name in the Lamb’s Book of Life. Please help me to help everyone I know come to know You too. Amen.