It was the end of June when it happened one day
Some familiar verses spoke new meaning to my soul in dismay.
That day my heart was heavy, life on earth seemed so hard.
Close friends suffering pain and loss
No easy solutions to be found.
You see my church is reading the New Testament four times this year
Time #2 came to an end as I read Revelation in tears.
The last few chapters are good news – promises galore
Why don’t we read them more often – do we think they’re a bore?
As I read, my heart quickened, my soul was pursued
This life isn’t it – not all there is –
Soon heaven and earth will be renewed!
Like a beautiful bride ready for her wedding
Will be that glorious sight coming down from the heavens.
New Jerusalem – the Holy City - come to dwell among men.
God will live with His people –
He Himself will be among them!
The city itself made of pure glass-like gold
Extreme Makeover could never compete with God’s riches untold.
Jewels everywhere He created in colors so gorgeous
They’ll dazzle and delight…indeed we’ll cry “glorious”!
Did I mention the river? From His throne it does flow
The Water of Life, clear as crystal, to all He bestows.
“Come one, come all! All ye who are parched!
Drink the Water of Life! Drink up! There’s no charge!”
He will wipe away their tears with His own tender hand.
No more death, sorrow, crying or pain
To be found in this new land.
As He sits on His throne He’ll say “See, I’m making all things new.
Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.”
No evil is allowed there – none immoral or dishonest.
Just the conquerors who persevered with blessings to inherit.
What a comfort to know they’ll be no more dark
For Satan loves night where fear and evil leave their mark.
There will be no night there
No need for lamps or even the sun.
The Lord God is all light – the glorious One!
When earth’s trials bombard and threaten you doom
He wants you to know that He’s coming soon!
His reward is with Him
Every good deed to repay
Great news for His children on judgment day.
So pick up your Bible and turn to the last book
To Revelation 21 and 22 for a closer look.
Every time you need a reminder
‘cause life’s getting too rough.
That’s where this poem birthed from
You can read it yourself.
With its pleasures fleeting and problems painful
Earth like this is not forever – only heaven’s eternal!
Soon the day will come when we say goodbye to this life
That day we’ll be with Jesus
The end of flesh and strife!
So be encouraged, dear sister
This world’s not your home
Endure what’s before you
for the best is yet to come!
