Echoes Of Paradise

Revelation 21:1-7

The New Jerusalem
1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4He 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."

5He 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."

6He said to me: "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life. 7He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son.

Reflection of Bee:

"I am making everything new!" (v5)

The above verse just struck me when I read tonight's devotion. It's like God telling me, "I am going to make everything NEW for you". A sudden joy flooded my soul with the verse echoing in my heart...

Yes, I wish to be made NEW. If only I can start my life all over again... I will do things differently. I guess in this life it's not possible, but all things will be NEW in my next life with the Lord. "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." (v4). How wonderful!

God promises "living water" to those who are thirsty. Yes, I want to drink it.

Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your assurance that You will make all things NEW. Renew my heart, mind, and soul Lord. Let me have a brand new start of my life for 2007. Let me be the channel of Your love.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.