"Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." -- Revelation 21:3-4

In the Lord's Prayer, we pray "thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven"... this text from Revelation speaks to the manifestation of this reality.  God dwells with us now-- in those who believe and follow-- and one day, he will dwell completely in and among everyone.   The good fight is fought through partnering with God to make this future reality not so "future".  Love God, love others, and change the world in the name of Jesus Christ.  One day, there will be a new heaven, and it will be in the form of a new earth.

Readings:  Malachi 1:1-2:17; Revelation 21:1-27; Psalm 149:1-9; Proverbs 31:10-24