Revelations 1:17-18 NKJV   And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, “Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. “I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death”.

Have you ever watched an action movie when you had a general idea of how it would end? Maybe someone spoiled the ending for you, or maybe you knew the main character couldn’t die, because they’ve already announced they are starring in the sequel! When that happens I still feel the suspense of all the ups and downs of the action, but ultimately I’m not worried, because I know how the story ends.

I was reminded in a Bible study on Revelations yesterday that we already know how the story of this world will end! We know Christ was raised from the dead, we know He is coming back for His church, and we know He holds “the keys of Hades and of Death.”

Although I still feel all the ups and downs that I go through in this world, I can choose to accept the peace that comes with knowing Christ, because I know how the story ends.

-Kevi