And he who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.’ – Revelation 21:5
Almost every U.S. President has had a motto to hang their hat on while they are campaigning. Abraham Lincoln said, “The Union must and shall be preserved,” and though the casualties were high, he had the fortitude to stand firm and do that. “A chicken in every pot and a car in every garage” was the wish just before the days of the Great Depression. Ronald Reagan’s question, “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” can be asked each cycle. Those running for office believe they can make it happen.
No matter how you look at it, in this sinful world, in a depraved society, there is always room for improvement. Presidents often believe that those who came before them had it wrong and their own solutions are better. In all cases, God’s appointment for each of them comes at a time when the people they govern receive blessings or judgment. The good news is that there will come a time when “the dwelling place of God is with man…” a time when He will make “all things new” (Revelation 21:3, 5).
It is a promise made and a promise that will be kept. The “new” in this sense of the word indicates something better than the “old”, something superior. These words are not only descriptive but make a strong theological statement. Believers in Jesus as their Savior will enjoy unblemished, glorified bodies amidst an environment with no more tears, death, or pain (Revelation 21:4). It will be glorious.
For now, in this earthly life, pray fervently for those in public office, that they may know the Lord as Savior and govern with wisdom and grace.
Today’s Verse: Revelation 21:5
And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: 2 Peter 3:3-10, 13, 17-18
3 knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires. 4 They will say, “Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation.” 5 For they deliberately overlook this fact, that the heavens existed long ago, and the earth was formed out of water and through water by the word of God, 6 and that by means of these the world that then existed was deluged with water and perished. 7 But by the same word the heavens and earth that now exist are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly.
8 But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed.
13 But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
17 You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
