“These words are trustworthy and true!”

[John] saw…

A new heaven and a new earth.

And then he heard something wonderful.

A loud voice came from the throne saying,

“Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man.

He will dwell with them,

and they will be his people…

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,

and death shall be no more,

neither shall there be mourning

nor crying nor pain anymore,

for the former things have passed away…

I am making all things new…

Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”

...

John awoke from his vision.

John smiled. John knew.

All God’s promises,

all the things Jesus had told him years ago,

were true!

...

He had seen the very good ending

waiting for everyone who follows Jesus as God’s king.

God’s forever people

will one day live

in God’s forever place

under God’s forever rule.

Can you believe it?

Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!  

~from The Big Picture Story Bible

“These words are true and faithful!”