As we reach the final words of Scripture, we're confronted with a profound question: what does it truly mean to long for Jesus' return? The epilogue of Revelation isn't just a gentle wrap-up—it's a spiritual mirror reflecting the deepest desires of our hearts. Three times in these closing verses, Jesus declares, 'Behold, I am coming soon,' and each repetition carries urgent weight. We're called to fix our gaze not on the distractions of this world, but on the One who is restoring all things. The ancient cry 'Maranatha'—come, Lord Jesus—becomes the identifying mark of those who truly belong to Him. But here's the uncomfortable truth we must wrestle with: do we genuinely want Jesus more than the gifts He brings? Would paradise still be paradise for us if Jesus wasn't there? This passage challenges us to examine where the world still has a pull on our hearts, where we're still saying 'not yet' instead of 'come.' As we enter the Advent season, remembering when the world longed for Jesus' first coming, we're invited to cultivate that same desperate longing for His return. The question isn't whether we believe He's coming—it's whether we're living with a forward lean into His kingdom, surrendering our own agendas and crying out with genuine anticipation for Him to come and make all things new.