REVELATION 21:1-5; MATTHEW 11:28
I was struck by the sounds of afflicted people’s suffering at a hospital ward for emergencies.
Weariness, suffering, hunger, debt, poverty, illness, and death abound in our world. We have to deal with such a society; therefore, Jesus’ call in Matthew 11:28 is both welcome and appropriate.
John’s description of “a new heaven and a new earth” (Revelation 21:1–5) is frequently cited in funeral ceremonies, and it is certainly relevant to funerals.
In my opinion, the passage is more relevant to the living than to the dead. While we are still alive, we have the opportunity to accept Jesus’ invitation to find rest in Him. The promises in Revelation are then ours to receive.
🙏🏻Father, this life can be wonderful, but it can also be so hard. Thank You for Your rest. In Jesus’name. Amen.
