The Old Shall Pass Away
Monday, March 16, 2026Key Verse
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away” (Revelation 21:4).
Text — Revelation 21:1-8
Message
Tears are common part of life here on earth. Tears of grief, sorrow, pain, suffering, remorse, disappointment, failure and frustration. However, the passage under consideration in our devotion today reflects the complete removal of all sufferings. The act of God wiping away tears from His saints symbolizes His compassionate response to human suffering and willingness to grant ultimate victory over sin and death.
The hope of heaven, the eternal dwelling place of the redeemed makes believers to endure challenges in this present world with joy. Heaven, is the hope given to us in Christ in the midst of all fearful events of our days. Beloved, God will open up a new future for you if you repent of all sins and accept Christ as personal Lord and Saviour. He will forgive you and wipe away all your tears and sorrows. Be rest assured that God is preparing a lot of things for you, but you need to endure to the end to enjoy them.
Quote
Endure to the end
Challenge
The promise of heaven is for those who overcome.
Prayer for today
Lord, make me an overcomer so that I can dwell eternally with You.