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The New Jerusalem

For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come.
Hebrews 13:14

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. 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."
Revelation 21:3, 4

If it wasn't enough that God has forgiven the sins of His people through faith in Jesus Christ, He promises us something in addition that none of us can even fathom. He promises us a new city. He promises to dwell with us, His people, who are set apart as God's treasured possession (Deuteronomy 7:6).

Is there anyone who, when thinking about the sinfulness of our flesh, would even consider that a righteous God would love him or her at all? I'm brought to my knees when I think of the reality that God loves me...Crazy, isn't it?

I'm just so amazed that God has only begun to show His love for us! Can you imagine the evidence of His love when Christ comes back for His church? How about when you see the streets of gold, pearly gates, and the glory of God that acts as street lights?! How about when you think about the spotless lamb wiping away your tears and ending your heartache?

I like this life, but the more I think about the life that awaits, the more I find myself daydreaming about being with Jesus. What men like John saw couldn't even be described accurately because it was so much more fantastic than anything ever known or seen!

Be encouraged that this world doesn't compare to what awaits, saints! Our citizenship is in Heaven. Wait on Jesus with courage and joy. No one or nothing will ever be more worth it than Christ.

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