New Jerusalem - Revelation 21:1-5

How many times in our lives have we wished for a 'do-over'?  Rebellious actions or damaging words slip out and we wish for a chance to take it all back.  As humans we are sinful and as Paul said, "I do what I don't want to do and I don't do what I want to do." (paraphrased by writer)  The Book of Revelation is filled with promise and hope for a new day and a new life.  Revelation is filled with examples of God's love and grace.

I am enthralled with the concept of God making everything new.  Adam and Eve's disobedience caused our world to be filled with sin.  God's son, Jesus, came to redeem Adam and Eve's behavior and thus our behavior as well.  Jesus has made everything new for us.  And on that great day when He returns "Every knee shall bow."  What a visual those words provide to the broken and pain riddled followers of Jesus.


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

He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”

Read the Revelation 21:1-5 text here.  Listen to the text here.