Day 15 – Lectio Divina
WEEK 3
On days 15-21 of our time of prayer and fasting, we are reading the final words of the Bible in Revelation 22:6-21. This passage describes the interaction between John—an apostle of Jesus—and an angel of the Lord as he proclaims Jesus’ return.
Read the passage and return to it as needed for your daily quiet time.
This Week's Passage — Revelation 22:6-21
6 The angel said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord, the God who inspires the prophets, sent his angel to show his servants the things that must soon take place.”
7 “Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll.”
8 I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had been showing them to me. 9 But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your fellow prophets and with all who keep the words of this scroll. Worship God!”
10 Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is near. 11 Let the one who does wrong continue to do wrong; let the vile person continue to be vile; let the one who does right continue to do right; and let the holy person continue to be holy.”
Epilogue: Invitation and Warning
12 “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.
14 “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. 15 Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you[a] this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”
17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.
18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. 19 And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll.
20 He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.”
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.
Lectio Divina
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.” — Matthew 24:35 (NIV)
As you begin today’s practice of Lectio Divina (divine reading), or meditating on and praying Scripture, remember to slowly read and re-read the text. Set your mind on His word and notice how you may have become more aware of God’s voice than you were on day one of 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting.
Start with a brief prayer such as, “Father, I surrender this time to you. Help me to receive all that you have for me.” Then follow the steps below.
Next Steps:
- Quiet
- Find a quiet space to slow down and get settled. Close your eyes, relax your jaw, breathe deeply, and release your thoughts to God. You may need to sit still for a few moments so that your mind is open to hearing from Him.
- Read
- Take a moment to slowly read the passage below out loud. Notice when a word or phrase stands out to you. Pause on the portion that you’re drawn to. Don’t rush. Listen and wait to hear what God is saying to you.
- Revelation 22:8-9 (NIV): … I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel… But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your fellow prophets and with all who keep the words of this scroll. Worship God!”
- Meditate
- Slowly, carefully re-read the passage out loud. Reflect on the words that God highlighted to you and ponder how He is leading you.
- Pray
- Read the passage out loud a third time, then respond to God through prayer. Authentically express your heart to Him. Tell Him what feelings arose as you were reading. Share any ways that you are resistant, confess any sins or struggles, and ask Him how to move forward.
- Contemplate
- Rest in God’s presence. Make room for His word to settle into your soul before leaving this space.
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