¹Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. ²And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. ³And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,
“See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples,
and God himself will be with them; ⁴he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” Revelation 21:1-8

If you are attending the bible study on Revelations, this is a spoiler alert:  God wins.  This was the promise through the Prophet Isaiah; this is the promise through John of Patmos.  God will re-create the heavens and the earth; God will create all things new and there will be no more pain.

This sounds great, but what about today?  What about the hardships “I” am enduring today, you may ask.

I get it.  We are all going through lots of difficulties.  For some it might be job related, for others health, others family and relationships.  For some, it is all of these things and more.  We know people who are hungry, who are hurting, who are lost, who are in need.  How does this scripture help them? 

It is a promise of hope, that thing will improve, yet in order for people to believe this, others must step up.  Each of us, no matter what our situations, must help those around us so they, too, know the promises of God.  Maybe we cannot solve their problem, but we can help.

Peace,

Pastor Bill