God's promises Christians have as their ultimate hope - "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea. "And I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband " Magnificent, incredible, unchanging hope drips from those immortal words. There will be thankless days and long nights when these promises will get you through. 'Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them, and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away'”

God’s Promises for His Servants from Revelation

Perhaps the most well-known promises Christians have as their ultimate hope are found in two places in the book of Revelation.

Here’s the first set of promises:

"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea. 

"And I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband. 

"And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, 

"'Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them, and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; 

"and there will no longer be any death; 

"there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.'” - (Revelation 21:1–4)

The second set of promises is equally inspiring:

"There will no longer be any curse; and the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and His bond-servants will serve Him; they will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads. 

"And there will no longer be any night; and they will not have need of the light of a lamp nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign forever and ever." - (Revelation 22:3–5)

Magnificent, incredible, unchanging hope drips from those immortal words!

I encourage you to mark them well. 

There will be thankless days and long nights when these promises will get you through.

by Pastor Chuck Swindoll

Insight for Today

Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God’s Word and His grace. A pastor at heart, Chuck has served as senior pastor to congregations in Texas, Massachusetts, and California. Since 1998, he has served as the founder and senior pastor-teacher of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, but Chuck’s listening audience extends far beyond a local church body. Chuck’s extensive writing ministry has also served the body of Christ worldwide and his leadership as president and now chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary has helped prepare and equip a new generation for ministry. Chuck and Cynthia, his partner in life and ministry, have four grown children, ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

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  Holy Are You Lord

(Sound Of Heaven)

lyrics

Can you hear the sound of heaven

Like the sound of many waters

It's the sound of worship, coming from His throne

There are cries of adoration

As men from every nation

Lift their voice to make His glory known, singing

Holy, holy, holy are You Lord

Holy, holy, holy are You Lord

The Elders and Angels bow

The redeemed worship You now

Holy, holy, holy are You Lord

Holy, holy, holy are You Lord

Holy, holy, holy are You Lord

The Elders and Angels bow

The redeemed worship You now

Holy, holy, holy are You Lord

Can you hear the sound of heaven

Like the sound of many waters

It's the sound of worship, coming from His throne

There are cries of adoration

As men from every nation

Lift their voice to make His glory known, singing

Holy, holy, holy are You Lord (forever)

Holy, holy, holy are You Lord

The Elders and Angels bow

The redeemed worship You now

Holy, holy, holy are You Lord

Holy, holy, holy are You Lord

Songwriter: Terry Macalmon

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