“God will wipe away every tear from their eyes…There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4. Our tears often blur our sight and prevent us from seeing clearly. In those moments, it can be an encouragement to have a friend who cares enough to love us in our pain and […]
“We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” I John 3:2. For those of us who live into old age, the breakdown of our bodies is inevitable. Memory loss and confusion may occur, but when believers receive their glorified bodies at the resurrection, they will be perfect. Even more important, in […]
“I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.” Philippians 1:23. For those of us who know Jesus, we have an incredible destination ahead of us – HEAVEN! A lot of us don’t seem to be very excited about getting there. Why is that? Maybe it’s […]
“They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing.” Psalm 92:14. If you are still young and energetic, you may find it difficult to sympathize with the feelings that afflict many older people. Aging often brings with it pain and loss. No matter where we are on the heavenward pilgrimage, if […]
“I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up.” Isaiah 6:1. In a vision, God showed Isaiah who He really is. What the prophet saw greatly affected him. He saw God’s majesty. He gained a fresh understanding of God’s holiness. He saw the contrast between his sinful self and God’s perfection. He heard God’s call […]