NO TEARS IN HEAVEN

 

                Twice in the book of Revelation John tells us, “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: (7:17, 21:4). It is recorded two times so that we might be sure to grasp the comfort intended by the promise – There will be no tears in heaven!

                Certainly, the promise implies that all who enter eternal glory will shed many tears before they reach their home. Here we weep much because of our sin, our bereavements, and our afflictions. Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual pain bring living men to weep. Child of God, do not expect to be free from tears here. But on the other side of the grave. We shall weep no more!

                To be sure, there are many things which would cause us to weep in heaven, were it not promised, “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes”. Surely, we would weep over our many sins, the coldness of our hearts, our wasted opportunities, and our indifference upon the earth. And we would weep over those lost loved ones we have upon the earth. But God will not allow it. Not one tear shall dim our vision of Christ over there.

                The Lord our God will remove us from every source of pain and grief. He will remove us from all sin, and remove all sin from us! Well may I cease to weep when I have ceased to sin. And he will give us all that our hearts’ desire. There will be no weeping over lost reward in that land to which we are going. Our reward will be full, perfect, and satisfying. We will see Christ! We will be like Christ. We will love Christ perfectly, serve him unceasingly, worship him without sin, know him fully, rest in him completely, and enjoy him entirely! We will have Christ! All that he is and all that he has will be ours!  And we will cease to weep for ever!

                Will you be among that happy company? Not everyone will be there. No one deserves to be there. Yet, we are told that there will be a great multitude there which no man can number. All who are washed in the blood of Christ and clothed in his righteousness will be there. All who are chosen of God, for whom the city was prepared, will be there. All who trust Christ alone as Lord and Savior will be there, but no one else. Will you be there?