Our Heavenly Vision Board | Revelation 21:1-8; 22-27
Sermon Summary:
Pastor Smith’s sermon this week is based on Revelation 21:1-8; 22-27 and the concept of the new heavens and new earth. We have a wonderful eternity in store for us. This keeps us going as we work our way through life in this broken, sinful world. This sermon uses the concept of a “vision board”--people have pictures of dream houses, vacations, promotions at work, children/grandchildren, etc. that they post and it helps keep them moving toward their goals when things get difficult. Similarly, Jesus keeps going toward the cross for the joy that was set before him. Like Paul in Romans 8, we consider the sufferings of this present time not worth comparing to the glory that will be revealed in us eventually. This vision of new heavens and new earth at the end of Revelation is what the entire Scriptural story has been building toward, so this is a good way to wrap up Growing Through the Bible emphasis we have used this year at St. Paul!
People display vision boards to create motivation and momentum toward a desired goal.
Revelation chapter 21 gives us our heavenly vision board.
What keeps you going when the going gets tough?
Romans 8:18– “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”
What kept Jesus going when the going got tough? Hebrews 12:2– “who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
What is the “glory that is to be revealed to us” on our heavenly vision board that sustains us through the sufferings of this present time?
In Christ, I am ready because I’ve been made ready (through faith).
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