Our Dreams Realized: God’s Promise of Eternal Wholeness
Scripture:
"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
— Revelation 21:4 (ESV)
Reflection
This verse isn’t merely a comforting idea—it’s the culmination of God’s redemptive story. In the New Heaven and New Earth, God personally restores all that sin has broken:
God’s Intimate Comfort
He won’t delegate this healing—He Himself will "wipe away every tear." Our pain is seen, known, and tenderly answered by the Creator.The End of Suffering
Death, grief, pain, and disease—all consequences of the Fall—are permanently abolished. We’ll live in resurrected bodies, free from decay and sorrow, eternally united with God and His people.A New Creation
The "former things" (brokenness, injustice, decay) vanish. God’s original design for creation is fully restored—a world of holiness, unity, and unbroken fellowship with Him.
But this hope is for those redeemed by Christ. Hatred, strife, and unforgiveness have no place in this holy eternity (Revelation 21:27). Only hearts made new by grace will dwell there.
Application Questions
Hope in Suffering: What current grief or pain can you entrust to God’s promise of future comfort?
Living Eternity Now: Is there hatred, unforgiveness, or brokenness in your life that needs Christ’s healing to align your heart with His new creation?
Longing for Restoration: How does this vision of eternity reshape your perspective on today’s trials?
A Prayer
Faithful God,
Thank You for the promise that every tear will be wiped away, and death itself will die. Forgive me for clinging to “former things”—grudges, fears, and worldly pursuits. Heal my heart, that I may reflect Your reconciling love here and now. Stir in me a holy longing for the day when all things are made new. May I live today in the light of that eternal tomorrow.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
p.s. This is from DeepSeek to my prompt:
Improve and complete the following devotion:
Our Dreams Realized
Revelation 21:4 ESV He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
#1 God will comfort us.
#2 No more death - We get live forever. No sorrowful departing. We will always be together. No more mourning, crying and pains. No sicknesses.
#3 (But it will be terrible if we have hatred among us!)
#4 Old things are gone. This is a new world and new order.
Application Questions
A Short prayer
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