Scripture For Today
“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 21:4 NIV
There are moments in life that take our breath away, not because they are beautiful, but because they hurt so deeply. A sudden loss, a broken dream, or a season that feels endless in its ache. In those times, we find ourselves standing in the tension between what is and what will be. We long for God to step in and make it right, to ease the pain, to restore what was lost. Yet even in that ache, this verse whispers comfort like a soft voice in the storm: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes.”
Imagine that. Not a distant act or a casual comfort, but the personal touch of God’s hand upon your face. The God who created galaxies bends low enough to dry your tears. The One who formed the oceans in His palm takes the time to comfort the human heart. This is a promise. One day, the world will be free of sorrow. But even now, the God of eternity is near to those who are brokenhearted.
Every tear you have cried has been seen. Every sigh that escaped your lips in the quiet of the night has been heard. You may have felt alone, but heaven has never turned its gaze away from you. God’s comfort is not only reserved for the end of time. His healing presence is available right here, right now.
Think of how a parent comforts a child after a fall. They do not simply tell them to get up and move on. They kneel, they gather them close, they whisper words of reassurance. In the same way, God meets us in our pain. He does not dismiss it. He does not rush it. He redeems it. He reminds us that though this world brings sorrow, it will not have the final word.
When we look to the book of Revelation, we are reminded that every page of Scripture leads to the moment of a new heaven and a new earth where there will be no more death, no more mourning, and no more pain. The story ends in restoration. He who began a good work in us completes it perfectly.
It is easy to lose hope in the waiting. It is easy to look around and see all that is broken and wonder if God still remembers. But He does. He is not indifferent to our tears. He counts them. Psalm 56:8 says that He keeps them in His bottle, a poetic way of showing how precious they are to Him. Every cry, every whisper, every longing that has yet to be fulfilled, He holds it all.
So if you find yourself in a valley today, hold onto this truth: God is not distant from your pain. He is present within it. The day is coming when tears will be no more, but until then, He is the One who wipes them away. Again and again.
Three Practical Ways To Walk Out This Word Daily
Way 1: Acknowledge the Pain and Invite God In
Do not rush through the process of healing. Bring your emotions before God honestly. Psalm 34:18 reminds us that “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” When you choose to bring your pain into His presence, you make room for His comfort to meet you where you are. Speak to Him as you would a trusted friend, knowing He listens and understands even the words you cannot say aloud.
Way 2: Anchor Your Heart in Eternal Hope
Remind yourself daily that this life is not the end of the story. Write down Revelation 21:4 somewhere visible and let it remind you of what is to come. When grief or disappointment feels heavy, anchor yourself in the hope that one day, God will make all things new. Romans 8:18 says, “The sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” Let this eternal perspective shape how you navigate each day.
Way 3: Be a Vessel of Comfort for Others
Sometimes, the best way to heal is to pour comfort into someone else’s life. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 tells us that the God of all comfort comforts us so that we can comfort others. Offer a kind word, a listening ear, or a simple prayer for someone walking through pain. In doing so, you become a reflection of God’s love and a reminder to others that they are not alone.
Closing Encouragement
The day is coming when sorrow will be a forgotten sound and tears will no longer fall. Until that day, take comfort in knowing that your heavenly Father is near. He sees the places where you have wept and the moments where you have wondered why. And though your heart may still ache, remember that even now, He is holding you close. His presence is your refuge, His promises are your peace, and His love is your assurance that joy will rise again.