Revelation 21:1-5
"He will come again to judge the living and the dead."
Then 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. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And 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;
he 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.”
And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
Revelation 21:1-5
Take some time to slowly read through this passage again. Let yourself really imagine these images. Perhaps draw or journal about them.
What tears do you need God to wipe from your eyes? How do these words give you hope today?
Do you know anyone in need of comfort today? How can you reach out to them to offer support?
PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK
O God, you have given us the sure promise that Jesus will return to judge the earth. Make us ready, we pray, for his royal coming, that we may consider daily what sort of people we ought to be, and be found faithful servants waiting and working for our Master’s return. Make us bold in our witness until that day when he comes at last to make all things right. Amen.