What a Day that Will Be
6/19 Reading Portions: Deuteronomy 24; Psalms 114-115; Isaiah 51; Revelation 21
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6/19 Reading Portions: Deuteronomy 24; Psalms 114-115; Isaiah 51; Revelation 21
Revelation 21:4
“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.”
WIPE
I’ve been asked a few times over the years, “If there will be no more crying in heaven, what tears will Christ Jesus wipe from our eyes?” I’ve heard taught by one once that they are the tears of “missed opportunities” of witnessing for Christ. That didn’t make sense to me if there would be no more death, mourning, or even pain, which would include the emotional pain of sorrow. Those former things, which are nothing more than wood, hay, and stubble in the eternal scheme of Christ’s kingdom, will be consumed by the fire of Christ’s glory in that Day. All that will remain are the gospelly good things of Christ— eternal and spiritual gold, silver, and precious gems (1 Cor 3:12-15). The tears our precious Lord Jesus Christ will wipe away will be the fountain of joyful tears springing forth from eternal praise and gratitude in His blessed and forever presence. Yes! and Amen! For…
…we know that when He appears we shall be like Him, because we shall see Him as He is. 1 John 3:2
There will be no more sea to separate gospel promise from promise (Rev 21:1). There will be no more temples made with stone, neither living temples from fallen flesh and dusty bone; for Christ Jesus will be the Temple of His redeemed (Rev 21:22), and His grace and glory will be our sun, moon, and stars (Rev 21:23). This is heaven indeed! Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God! His eternal presence, in that Day, is love unimaginable, joy inconceivable, and peace indescribable and unutterable (2 Cor 12:3-4). Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Lord Jesus, though I sorrow now,
Enduring trials and strife;
But one day, tears of joy will flow,
For You’re Eternal Life!