Vital Signs: Friday, February 7, 2025

The Promise of a New Beginning

“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, ‘Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.’” - Revelation‬ ‭21‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

One day, we will see the new heaven and new earth that John described. God will live among us. It’s hard to imagine that life—this new life—will be so wonderful, free from tears, death, sorrow, and pain. In fact, it takes faith to believe in it. How much faith? Even faith as small as a mustard seed will do.

Through all our struggles, fears, and failures, God never gives up on us. And we must not give up on Him, because the best He has to offer is coming soon.

Carpe Diem