In the Arms of Jesus

Read Revelation 21:1-8

And God will wipe away all tears from their eyes… Revelation 21:4 (KJV)

As the father of six young children, tears flow freely in my house everyday, especially from our preschool-aged children. Younger children wear their emotions on their sleeves and often need to be comforted and consoled. After a fall or a big fight over a toy, we scoop them up in our arms, wipe their tears away, and shower them with hugs and kisses. In a short moment, they are back to running and playing again.

I believe that when we finally stand before Jesus in heaven, He will wipe tears from our eyes. These will be tears of overwhelming joy – joy of finally being in the presence of our Savior. But, I also sense that there possibly will be tears of sorrow as well – sorrow for all of the ways we fell short of who God called us to be, for all of our sin and brokenness. How beautiful it will be to be comforted in the arms of Jesus as He wipes our tears away and invites us into eternity with Him!

God, help us today to rest in the promise of eternity with You.