Read Revelation 19:1 through 22:21
Why do people hold back their tears? Is crying a symbol of weakness? Can crying help people? Actually, shedding a few tears can be good for a person. Hiding the emotions and refusing to release them isn’t the best approach. It is common, though.
Most people, when honest, will tell you that they know the feelings of hurt and pain whether or not they shed tears. Bad news is familiar. Sad moments are common. But hurt and pain do not last forever.
‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away” (Revelation 21:4).
The Book of Revelation is often seen as a book about the end. Maybe it can be seen as the book about a new beginning. A beginning of life without pain, without death, without bad news, without tears.
Though tears are appropriate and needed on earth, they will not be a part of eternal life. As this year ends and a new year begins, it is helpful to remember the new world awaiting.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Death will cease. Pain will end.
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