And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him. They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads. ere shall be no night there: They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever. (Rev. 22:1-6)
With all the things that we face in this life, does not this section of scripture bring you great hope and joy? Let's look further at what the Revelation tells us...
Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”
Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”
And He said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. (Rev.21:1-7)
Now that we have looked at our experiences to come, imagine it! No more tears or sorrow or pain! How awesome is our God! Read on your own as often as you like to see that the best is yet to come! Hold on saints! This pain and bad stuff isn't gonna last forever! No! God's got this! God's got us in the palm of His hand. His ways are unsearchable and who can know the depth of His love for us!
This week I encourage you as I looked at this today and was so encouraged, look up, not down. Place on your face and in your heart a smile - not a frown. Jesus didn't have it easy! Paul didn't have it easy! Peter didn't have it easy! King David didn't have it easy! No one including our Lord and Master had it easy. But He gave us the words of eternal life and health in His Word. For now, lay hold by faith in the One Who is Faithful & True.
Be joy filled, not blue! Jesus is coming back for us His bride. When we see Him take us into heaven, all this temporary stuff will be gone, done and over with forever! Hallelujah!
Hang on, keep on, and overcome! You and I are victorious in Christ. Be blessed in Jesus Name. Amen and Amen!
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