And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”
“Behold I am making all things new.” Another one of those precious “all things,” the only inclusive that has meaning. The One who is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End is the only one who can claim the title, “The One who makes all things new.” The One who will bring all things together in peace, not just the lion and the lamb but all things will be restored to Him.
Today’s readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 70
Mid-day: 119:1-8
Evening: Psalm 146
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