We live in a broken world. The curse of sin is far-reaching, its effects apparent from the devastation of natural disasters to the evil of the human heart. Suffering, sickness, pain, and heartache are daily reminders that this isn’t how it’s supposed to be.
And that is where the beauty of the gospel bursts forth in a colorful array. The salvation of God’s people is not just good news for humanity, but for the whole world. God’s redemptive plan goes beyond our salvation to include the renewal of this world to the wholeness and perfection he designed at creation. The prophet Isaiah described it this way:
His promise shows his heart. This is where he has purposed to take us. He isn’t satisfied with the way it is now. So I can believe with confidence that all the awful things that are happening will be taken away.
This is so encouraging since I have physical challenges. And we are living in a day that people are hiding the truth for control. I have something to look forward to: full and complete peace.
It encourages me because it’s a great reminder that I don’t have to put my hope in this world. I don’t have to stay stuck in this endless cycle of despair. I can look forward to Heaven, to a beautiful paradise, where God heals all things and all people. It’s a beautiful reminder of the goodness that’s to come.
This encourages me to WRITE DOWN Revelation 21:5 to be able to get visions of God truth and beauty of a new world.
This was such a great reminder for me! I love that he had John or whoever it was "write it down" because it was "trustworthy" and yes maybe bc it sounded too good to be true. It’s true there are days when I probably think "is HE really coming back and if so when?" What a beautiful reminder. God is truly faithful and Good. Jennie, thank you for your obedience to God.
It encourages me to not give up. To keep trying to do good by God, that he has a plan. He acknowledges that this world is not our final home, and there will be evil done to your heart, but keep trying and living out your life in his word.
The final promises of Scripture of the things to come encourage me today because I can have comfort knowing that there will be no more pain in the next life. I will see the ones I lost on this side of heaven again, I will be perfectly united with God.
A precious gift to hold on to, everyday, while all seems in turmoil My God is in control.