Servants of God went to his throne and worshiped him. They were allowed to look up and see his face. His name was on their foreheads. 

There was no night in the city. So people didn’t need sunlight or lamps. The Lord God provided light for them. They ruled forever as if they were kings. 

I was looking at all of this when the angel turned to me. He said, “What you’re seeing will happen. The Lord gave me this message for you. He said, ‘People are to get ready! Because when this happens, it will happen fast. They’ll be blessed if they focus on what you have written.’ ” 

At that point, I fell down and worshiped the angel. He was shocked. “Don’t do that! I’m just a servant like you. You’re to worship God.” 

He then said, “Listen carefully. What you’ve written is extremely important. Make sure people read it. Don’t worry about their response. Leave that to God.” 

Suddenly, I heard Jesus talking to me. He said, “I’m coming, and when I do, it will be fast! I’ll give rewards for what each person has done. I am the A and the Z, the first and the last, the beginning of everything—and the end of it all. 

“I’ll bless those who are prepared for my coming. I’ll invite them to the Tree of Life. They can walk right through the gates of the city and come in. 

“The wicked aren’t welcome. They’ll have to stay outside. 

“I sent this angel to you. I told him to show you these things. Remember, I’m the Root and the Branch of David. I am the Bright and Morning Star.” 

Suddenly I heard, “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ ” Then it was echoed back. “Come!” 

Again, I heard, “If you’re thirsty, come! Come and drink Living Water.” 

Oh, my dear friends. Be careful what you do with this book. God will judge you accordingly. Don’t make up what’s not here. Don’t pick and choose what you want to believe. It’s all true! 

As I wrote this, I suddenly heard Jesus saying, “Something else is true. I’m coming back—and soon.” 

I said, “Yes, Lord. Come!”