​January 21- When Goodness Prevails

“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 21:4, ESV)

Most often, tears are associated with mourning, crying and pain. They are rooted in the kingdoms of this world and are associated with theft, death and destruction—the unholy trinity of hell, the birthplace of all pain. The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus comes that we might have life and have it abundantly.

It is pretty obvious that there are two kingdoms at work in the earth: one of life and one of death.  It is also obvious who leads those kingdom—Satan, the one who steals, kills, and destroys; and Jesus who heals, restores and redeems.  God Himself, the author of life, will wipe away every tear from our eyes.  We shall forevermore behold His goodness.  Tears are wiped away where goodness prevails!

Prayer:  “Thank you, Jesus, that there is a day coming where there will be no more tears.”

Pause & Reflect:  Press in to demonstrating the kingdom in the lives of those who are hurting, mourning and crying.