“They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore;
the sun shall not strike them,
nor any scorching heat.
For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,
and he will guide them to springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
– Revelation 7:16-17
This is the promise to every follower of Jesus who holds firmly to their faith, no matter the cost. Though there may be humiliation, suffering, and persecution for the sake of Jesus here on earth, those who hold fast to Lord Jesus will experience peace, love, and joy that never ends in His presence. The Lamb of God Who sacrificed His life for your sins will be your loving Shepherd. God the Father will be your Comforter. He will wipe away the tears and pain of earthly suffering, leaving only joy and love, grace and mercy, awe and wonder.
Physical deprivation will one day end. Even if your faith in Christ costs you your health, wealth, comfort, shelter, status, or freedom on earth, you will have all those things in unimaginable abundance throughout eternity. To accept Jesus’ invitation to take up your cross every single day isn’t easy. It is costly. But the rewards are endless! Yes, Jesus called you to die to yourself every day here on earth as you follow Him. But you will live in Him forever afterwards. That’s a trade everyone should be happy to make! What the world would deny you for faithful obedience to the teachings and commands of the Bible will be yours forever in Christ. #FollowJesus