Tabernacle of God is Among Us

[S] Revelations 21:3-4 --
3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them,4 and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away."

[O] The tabernacle of God from the Old Testament days is still here in the midst of the people.  Back then it was the physical structure but now it's the presence of God in our hearts so that we may call Him our God.  He will care for us and when He returns there will be no longer any reasons to cry or die.  It will be new world for us to live and enjoy God's presence in.

[A] We we end this year of 2011, this vision from God through John is the hope I can cling on to through another year of 2012.  There are lots of challenges we faced this year and no doubt I will face more in the upcoming year, however, knowing that God's tabernacle will remain with me to dwell in me is a huge encouragement for me to look forward to 2012.

[P] Dear Father, thank You for being with me closely in 2011 and also the promise of Your doing that in 2012 is really the only hope and strength I can claim.  I will do many things in the New Year, but may I not do them with my own intellect and strength but to rely on You at all times through my prayer and devotions in Your word daily.  May Your light shine through this broken life of mine.  In Jesus' name. Amen.