Introduction

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? To come together as one family, united in our love for Christ, to seek His face and to hear His Word.

We find ourselves today on the threshold of a new exploration in the book of Revelation, specifically Rev. 21:1-8. It's a passage that pulls back the curtain on eternity, offering us a glimpse of our future with God.

Let me read it to you:

"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, 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, 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. 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.' And he who was seated on the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new.' Also he said, 'Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.' And he said to me, 'It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son.'"

God's Glorious Guarantee

The passage we're looking at today is a promise. A promise from God Himself. And when God makes a promise, we can be sure that He will keep it. He is not a man that He should lie, nor a son of man that He should change His mind. When He speaks, it is done. When He promises, it is certain.

This promise is a glorious one: It's a promise of a new heaven and a new earth. A promise of a place where there is no more sea. Now, why does the Scripture mention the sea? In the Bible, the sea often represents chaos, turmoil, and danger. It's a place of storms and unpredictability. But in this new heaven and new earth, there is no more sea. There is no more chaos, no more turmoil, no more danger. This is a guarantee from God. A guarantee of a future where all the chaos and turmoil of this world are done away with. A guarantee of a place of perfect peace and safety.

It's about a relationship: The Scripture says that the dwelling place of God is with man. God Himself will be with us. He will be our God, and we will be His people. This is the heart of God's promise. It's not just about escaping the troubles of this world. It's about being with God. It's about knowing Him and being known by Him. It's about a relationship that is so close, so intimate, that God Himself will wipe away every tear from our eyes. This is a guarantee from God. A guarantee of a relationship that is closer than any we can imagine. A guarantee of a love that is deeper than any we have ever known.

The promise of no more death: It’s a promise of no more mourning, no more crying, and no more pain. These are the things that cause us the most heartache in this life. These are the things that bring us the most sorrow. But in this new heaven and new earth, these things are no more. This is a guarantee of a future where every sorrow is turned into joy, where every tear is wiped away, where every pain is healed.

The promise that God is making all things new: Not just some things. Not just the things that we think need to be made new. But all things. Every single thing. This is guarantee that He is at work in this world, that He is not done yet, that He is making all things new.

Graceful Grounds of the Redeemed

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