After pages of war and destruction The Book of Revelations ends with two very hopeful chapters. John sees the New Jerusalem descend out of heaven to dwell on the earth with the Savior as king. He describes an incredibly beautiful, righteous city.
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." 21:4
"...And let him that is athirst come. and whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely." 22:17
After reading about the fall of Babylon in the previous chapters and feeling the weight of the sins of mankind being cleansed from the earth, it was such a relief to come to this victorious ending. By the way, in biblical language "white" is a symbol of victory. I thought that interesting as we usually associate it with purity. Perhaps the two are really the same thing.
Painting King of Kings by Danny Hahlbohm
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