But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.

— Revelation 21:22

The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will never again leave it. Upon him I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from My God), and My new name.

— Revelation 3:12

Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

— 1 Corinthians 13:12

The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”

— Zephaniah 3:17

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace, mercy and love from Christ to you.

God’s very presence makes the new heaven and new earth the ultimate destination for every believer. His plan will be complete when He lives with His people face-to-face. John describes God Himself as the temple in the new heaven and new earth. Jesus describes our intimate union with God, promising believers will be pillars in the temple of God. He will write on believers His new name, and they will never leave His dwelling place.

What is beyond comprehension now will be fully known when believers dwell with God. God will dwell with His people. He is the center of life now, though we often fail to recognize or acknowledge Him. In eternity, God will dwell visibly in the center of His people. He will never be out of sight, and we will never be beyond the sound of His voice or the touch of His hand. We will enjoy God purely with a delight to which nothing compares. Hallelujah! God’s dwelling place is where we are meant to be forever.