How Would The World Look Like?

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." 

He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." (Rev 21:3 - 5)

How would the world look like? One no longer filled with pain and sorrow. One with no more crying and mourning.

How would the world look like? One where only goodness and life flow. One where there is unlimited love and forgiveness. One with an overwhelming abundance of grace and mercy.

How would the world look like? One where there is unrestrained faith to dare to dream larger, to push beyond our wildest imaginations, to have the courage to climb to the greatest heights, or to shoot up to the stellar skies, or plunge to the deepest depths? 

How would the world look like? One where there is so overflowing joy and thanksgiving. One where there is unending thankfulness and celebration of life, of life!

How would the world look like? One where we are free to be human again. One where we are no longer ashamed or afraid. One where we are no longer fearful of creation. One where we can stare at the sun in all its glory. Or one where we can look at the moon in all its mystery. One where we can wonder at the daffodils in all its intricacies. Or one where we can enjoy each relationship in all its simplicities.

How would the world look like? One where justice shall finally reign. One where truth and righteousness is no longer relative, but is engraved in the hearts of each individual.

How would the world look like? One where man will take up rulership over it again, in the firmness and intimacy with the Creator. One where man will do once more what he was meant to do, to bring purpose and meaning into every part of creation.

How would the world look like? One where God's dwelling is with man? One where there is no longer fear or scarcity. One where there is complete worship and adoration of His being, His goodness, His faithfulness, His holiness and His purposes. 

How would the world look like? One where the dreams of our forefathers of old shall come true, the visions of people who have laid down their lives to bring peace and purpose to humanity, the hopes of great men and women who have laid down the foundations for generations to come.

How would the world look like? One where we shall be together with the Lord and with each other for all eternity. One where there shall no longer be funeral processions, or tearful goodbyes.

For the Lord shall wipe away every tear from our eyes. There shall no longer be tears of sorrow or suffering, or the tears of death and despair, but only tears of joy and celebration, tears of happiness and adoration, tears of awe and worship.

And the old order shall pass away. And the Lord shall make all things new again. And He is trustworthy and true.

What would the world look like? One where people dare to believe in this promise. One where people dare to hold hope for a new order, a new kingdom that is right at hand.