Revelation 21:4

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

One aspect of growing older is the increase of pain and grief. That is right! We hurt in places we did not even know we had. But, it is not simply the pain of our physical body that hurts, our hearts are crushed by the loss of loved ones, rejection by those we love, the loss of employment, being misunderstood, or any number of other similar situations.

If the things of this world were all we had, we would certainly be miserable people. Stop what you are doing for a minute and consider what would make you feel satisfied. Some people live their life for retirement only to find that the lack of vitality and health leaves them with a hollow sense of accomplishment.

As we look down the road of our life—five, ten or even twenty years, it is well for us to be able to feel that we have made some bit of difference. Not only that, we need to have the confident assurance that as we breathe our last breath of air in this world, a new home in glory is waiting for us.

Heaven is a fantastic reality for every true believer. It will not be a place where we will sit on a cloud plucking away at a harp. On the contrary, it will be the most exciting and thrilling place that is far beyond our wildest imagination. No sickness, no pain, no worry, no grief, no fear, no emptiness and no death. We will live in our new home for all eternity. Until then we must allow our confidence of eternity with the Lord to help us go through the tough times with victory.

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing to others!

—Pastor Cecil