New Things
And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then he said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:5 (NLT)
How comforting it is to read today that the broken and imperfect things of this life will not last forever. The promise given by the One seated on the throne is absolute: one day, all things will be restored to the harmony God originally designed. And He emphasizes that this word is “trustworthy and true.”
- We live in an imperfect world.
For now, we live in a fallen world because of sin, and that is why things are imperfect. Politics is imperfect, health is imperfect, education is imperfect, and yes—even churches and our own families are imperfect.
- This promise gives us peace.
Knowing that this is not the final reality gives us encouragement to live with peace. Even if we see chaos or imperfection around us, we can rest knowing that God has control and a final plan of restoration.
- This promise gives us strength.
Beyond peace, this truth gives us strength to keep going. It reminds us that today is not the end of our story; what we see now is temporary and cannot compare with the glory that is coming.
- The best is yet to come.
Our hope is anchored in certainty. The best is yet to come. God is not going to “repair” the world—He is going to “make it new.” That is the final victory awaiting us.
We should not be discouraged by the imperfection that surrounds us. As we read our Bible today, we receive the push to keep moving forward, knowing that we serve a God who will one day restore everything completely. All things will be made new!
And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then he said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:5 (NLT)
Think About It:
- In what “imperfect” area of your life do you need to apply the peace of this promise today?
- How does knowing that “the best is yet to come” help strengthen you in your current situation?
- In what way can you live today as a carrier of this hope, knowing that God will make all things new?