No More Tears

Good Morning,

Revelation 21:1-5 (New International Version)
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true."

There are many of us who need to read these verses today. There's a myriad of reasons that I say this, of course, and it's not necessary to go through the long, long list of woes that we are going through during this time in our lives. What we need to remember is written here for us, for all of us who have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

You know what popped into my mind? Here, from that great philosopher Eric Clapton, are words to a song he wrote. No matter what he's done or where he's at right now, the words ring true: And I know there'll be no more... Tears in heaven.
(You see, you can find truths in many places and if we don't simply reject all of something, we may find good without realizing it. But, that's another discussion.)

When I read the verses from Revelation I found solace in the words given to John that he was to write down for all generations to read. You see, in every generation, in every age, we need to have these comforting words in order that we don't think that this earth, this planet, these times are all there is. We aren't alone in our need for God's words to bring us comfort and peace. All peoples at all times in history have needed this same comfort and peace that we now find ourselves needing.

Read what God has said to us about what our ultimate future brings. Let His words penetrate the wounds and pain that might be in your life now. Allow the salve of His promises soothe you.

Remember, "And I know there'll be no more tears in heaven."

Love, peace, and blessings,

David