February 24

I cannot even explain how beautiful first light can be during the early morning; especially when the low clouds from the coming storm reflected the light of the early sun and give a brightness and vibrancy to all of God's creation. The birds are awake now and singing their hearts out as they look for food to fill their hungry bellies. Even though we are not of this world, God did not leave us here with miserable surroundings; He gave us a taste of the life we will have once He removes the evil that currently exists. Imagine the majesty of a world without evil. It will be a world with no death or disease, no pain or suffering, or heartbreak and tears. Just let that sink in a minute. We are a blessed people who trust in the Lord. There is a lot to be thankful for just because we are a part of the kingdom of heaven. 

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." Revelation 21:4