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Revelation 21:4 · WEB
4He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away.
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The Lord of the Rings: Sailing to the Undying Lands (Revelation 21:4)
At the end of The Lord of the Rings, Frodo cannot stay in the Shire. His wounds are too deep; Middle-earth holds too much pain. So he sails to the Undying Lands—where suffering ends, where wounds heal
What Dreams May Come: Wiping Away Every Tear (Revelation 21:4)
In What Dreams May Come, Chris Nielsen dies and enters a heaven painted from his wife's artwork. But when his wife commits suicide and goes to hell, he descends to rescue her. "He will wipe away every
Devotional: Holiness
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to reflect on the profound nature of Holiness in my life today, I find myself drawn to the beautiful promise of Revelation 21:4, where You declare that there will be no more death, mourning,...
A Modern Story of Politics
In the midst of our turbulent political landscape, it can feel as though we are sailing through stormy seas, tossed about by waves of division and discord. Yet, like the ancient figures of faith who faced their own trials, we...
The Kingdom Challenge
Imagine a weary traveler standing at the edge of a vast ocean, waves crashing against the shore, each one carrying the weight of uncertainty. This traveler, much like us, is confronted by the vastness of our world—not just the beauty,...
A Contemporary Ascension Story
As we gather today, I want to invite you to picture a moment that captures both the essence of Ascension and the hope we find in Revelation 21:4. Imagine a bustling hospital waiting room, the air thick with anxiety and...
Lessons from Trust
In a world racing towards uncertainty, trust can feel like a fragile thread, easily frayed by the trials we encounter. I was reminded of this recently while reflecting on a story from my own life. A close friend of mine,...
Modern Examples of Justification
In our fast-paced, often chaotic world, the concept of justification can feel like a distant shore, beckoning yet elusive. Yet, like the ancient figures who faced their own trials, we are invited to journey through the deep waters of faith...
Daily Eschatology
Dear Heavenly Father, As I sit quietly with the echo of Revelation 21:4 in my heart, I am struck by the stark beauty of Your promise: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes." In a world heavy with sorrow,...
Quiet Time: Justification
As I pause to reflect on the profound concept of Justification in my life today, I am enveloped by the comforting promise found in Revelation 21:4, where God assures us, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes.” Imagine, for...
Real-World Discipleship
Discipleship is not merely about filling a pew; it’s about allowing the light of Christ to shine through every facet of our lives. Let me share with you the inspiring journey of Lisa, a young professional navigating the bustling corridors...
Daily Justification
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to contemplate the profound mystery of Justification in my life, I cannot help but be drawn to your promise in Revelation 21:4: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes.” It’s a vivid image...
Prayerful Hypocrisy
Dear Heavenly Father, As I stand before you today, I cannot help but confront the haunting reality of hypocrisy that lingers within me. In the stillness of this moment, I am reminded of the promise in Revelation 21:4, where You...
Walter Brueggemann on Justice Fulfilled - Progressive (Revelation 21:4)
"Every tear wiped—tears of injustice, oppression, exploitation. No more death from poverty, from violence, from neglect. This vision indicts present arrangements and energizes present resistance. The
Billy Graham on Heaven's Promise - Baptist (Revelation 21:4)
"God will wipe YOUR tears—every one. YOUR pain will end; YOUR mourning will cease; YOUR death will be swallowed in victory. This is heaven's promise to YOU personally: no more crying, no more dying. H
Howard Thurman on Tears of the Oppressed - Black Church (Revelation 21:4)
"God wipes the tears of the oppressed—tears from slavery, from lynching, from exile. The spirituals sang of this: 'No more weepin' and wailin'! No more death from injustice; no more mourning from viol
Charles Spurgeon on Eternal Comfort - Traditional (Revelation 21:4)
"He will wipe every tear—personally, tenderly, finally. No more death; the last enemy destroyed. No more mourning; sorrow turned to joy. No more pain; suffering ended forever. The old order passes; al
T.D. Jakes on Tears Turned to Joy - Pentecostal (Revelation 21:4)
"God Himself will wipe YOUR tears! Not just any comfort—DIVINE comfort! No more death, no more crying, no more pain! The old is GONE; the new has COME! Whatever tears you've cried, whatever pain you'v
N.T. Wright on New Creation Completed - Anglican (Revelation 21:4)
"The new creation begun in resurrection is completed: heaven and earth joined, tears ended, death destroyed. This is not escape FROM creation but its RENEWAL. God dwells with humanity in a remade worl
Lesslie Newbigin on Hope That Sustains - Missional (Revelation 21:4)
"This vision sustains mission: we work toward a world without tears. God's future breaks into our present; we are signs of coming comfort. Every tear we wipe now anticipates the final wiping. Mission
Karl Barth on Christ's Final Victory - Christocentric (Revelation 21:4)
"Christ wipes tears—He who wept at Lazarus' tomb, who sweat drops of blood, who cried on the cross. He knows tears; He ends them. His resurrection is the beginning of this new world; His return comple
St. John Chrysostom on Pascha Eternal - Orthodox (Revelation 21:4)
"This is eternal Pascha—Christ is risen, death is trampled, tears are ended. The paschal victory extends to all creation; the new heaven and earth participate in resurrection. 'Let no one fear death'—
John Piper on God Himself as Comfort - Reformed (Revelation 21:4)
"HE will wipe every tear—God Himself, personally, tenderly. The ultimate comfort is not absence of pain but presence of God. He makes His dwelling among us; that is the joy. Tears cease because HE is
Bill Johnson on Glory Without Tears - Charismatic (Revelation 21:4)
"The GLORY is coming—and in that glory, NO TEARS! God's PRESENCE is so full that pain can't exist! His LIGHT is so bright that darkness flees! We taste it NOW in worship; we'll LIVE in it FOREVER! The