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NEW JERUSALEM—HEAVEN AND EARTH

Behold, I Make All Things New

John, called the disciple whom Jesus loved, lived to be an old man. Because he kept speaking about Jesus and preaching God’s Word, the cruel emperor of Rome banished him to a barren, rocky island called Patmos.

One morning, on the Lord’s day, John saw Jesus in a vision. Jesus told him, “Write in a book everything you see.” Then John saw the door of heaven itself opening. Inside someone was sitting on a throne encircled by a glowing rainbow. In His hand He held a book about the future. It was tightly sealed so no man could open it.

Then Jesus took the book. He was the only person both able and worthy to open the seals. Immediately thousands upon thousands of angels and elders burst out singing, “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and glory and blessing!”

Jesus opened the seals one by one. John saw new things happening each time, but God was always in control of the whole world. Satan, the enemy of God, had plunged the world into sin and suffering. But Jesus defeated him for good when He died and rose again.

John heard Jesus say, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then a new heaven and a new earth appeared, perfect, lovely and good. Immediately the holy city, the New Jerusalem, came out of heaven as beautiful as a bride at her wedding.

John heard a voice saying, “God’s home is with mankind, and He will be with them. God will wipe away all tears. He will make an end of the sea and of the night. There will be no more sorrow, crying, pain, or death.”

No more sea means no more separation, restlessness, or turmoil like the ocean waves.

No more night means no blindness, darkness, shadows, or nightmares.

No more sorrow means no troubles, disasters, sadness, threats, or trials.

No more crying means no anguish, distress, heartaches, or grief.

No more pain means no aches, misery, suffering, exhaustion, or torture.

No more death means no disease, decay, accidents, or loneliness.

John wrote, “Blessed are those who obey God’s commandments, that they may enter in through the gates into the city.”

“I am coming soon,” said Jesus.

John answered for all believers. “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!”

Revelation 1:9-11, 4:1-3, 5:11-12, 21:1-27, 22:14

 Referred to: Reading in Shan language on Tack – 12, in an album of the Tai (Shan) worship song;