John Bevere spent years avoiding the subject of the end times. He wanted Christians to get on with living out their faith, rather than arguing about when and how Jesus would return. Then he began studying Revelation, and something changed. He describes it as a personal revival – one that brought a fresh urgency to his ministry. I had the privilege of sitting down with John and chatting to him about this change, his life beyond the pulpit, and his relationship with God after more than four decades in ministry. What stayed with me was the way he spoke about Jesus. There was such love and awe in his answers, especially as he reflected on the price Christ paid to redeem us.

I came away inspired, with plenty to think about in my own walk with God. John’s message brings the conversation about Christ’s return into everyday life: how we spend our time, how we treat others, and whether we are making room to know Him. I hope our conversation encourages you as much as it encouraged me…

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