11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

12 Then you will call on Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

13 You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.

— Jeremiah 29:11-13

The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms.

— Deuteronomy 33:27a

Therefore they are before the throne of God, and render Him spiritual worship day and night in His temple; and He who sits on the throne will shelter them with His presence

— Revelation 7:15

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty

— Psalm 91:1

23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ

— Colossians 3:23-24

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace, mercy and love from Christ to you.

The future often looms mysteriously before us like a shadowy path beyond the limits of our understanding. We cannot see around corners or know exactly what the years ahead hold. While God’s people await heaven’s glories, they experience inevitable trouble in this life. How can we frame our expectations for the future? God knows and controls every unknown aspect ahead of us. God’s purposeful power over the present and future gives His people hope.

God gave John a vision of the future that brings clarity to His people. Believers will inhabit the Lord’s city and dwell in a place of security, perfect balance, and eternal renewal. God’s resplendent glory will provide life and light as God’s children actively serve Him alone. John’s vision combines the flourishing peace of God’s original garden with the breathtaking splendor of His consummate city. This glorious future awaits the people who find salvation in Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. God’s people will live with Him in eternal glory.