Revelation 21:1-8
Everything is in decay and is aging. Weeds and thorns are demonstrations of the effects of sin. Hospitals, war, political corruption, hate, persecution, and a myriad of vices are a result of sin. All of us are tempted and must choose to submit to the Holy Spirit every day as we war against the flesh and evil spirits (Gal. 5:22-23; James 1:12; Eph. 6:11-14.) We don’t need to look far to tell that this world is broken. However, a New Testament writer gave us details on our hope as believers in Jesus Christ.
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal (2 Cor. 4:6-8).”
1. A Universal Reality. Rev. 21:1-2.
A new universe will be created. Peter predicted this old world would disappear (2 Pet. 3:10-13). Jesus said heaven and earth will pass away, but His words will never pass away (Luke 21:33).
2. A Relational Reality. Rev. 21:3.
We will have a closer, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. We can draw near to Him now but will be in perfection as we dine with Him.
3. A Holistic Reality. Rev. 21:4.
We will never get sick again. We will never be sad. We will be in perfect peace. No medicine will exist. We will be made whole.
4. A Verified Reality. Rev. 21:5-7.
God is the only one who can fully guarantee His promises. He can self-verify what will happen. We don’t need to fact-check Him.
5. A Sad Reality. Rev. 21:8.
If you don’t know Christ as your personal Savior, it’ll be a sad reality for you. God has given us grace through His Son Jesus Christ. If we repent and believe in Him as the only way to heaven, we will be saved from the wrath to come. God loves you, and He sent His Son to die for you. Will you receive Him today?