Title: When All Else Fades... Finding Purpose and Hope in the Presence, Victory, and Love of Christ Text: Revelation 1:4-8 1. Trust in His Presence - God is intimately involved with the daily struggle of humanity. 2. Be Strengthened by His Victory - Draw strength from a Savior who has triumphed over… 1. Lies (Faithful witness) 2. Death (Firstborn from the dead) 3. Earthly Powers (Ruler of the kings of earth) - The War Will Be Won! 3. Rest in His Love - Your standing in Christ is driven by His relentless Love for you. - He has set us free - Made us Kings and Queens - Given us Priestly privilege and access to God Himself 4. Live and Die for His Glory - When all else fades, the Glory of Christ is all that will Remain! - Surrender your life to Christ willingly to experience the embrace of a Savior and not the wrath of a judge. Application Questions Ask Yourself… 1. How do you experience God’s presence in your life today? 2. How can the victories of Christ strengthen you today? What does your heart need most courage to stand up against? 3. Is your soul at rest in the love of Christ? What are the most precious ways he has shown his love for you in your life? 4. What does it look like in your life today to live and die for the glory of Christ?