A Future of Security and Happiness

Fulfillment of Bible prophecies shows that the time for God to bring an end to sickness, sorrow and death is at hand. Note what a wonderful glimpse of things to come was given to the apostle John in a vision.  He wrote: "I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea is no more. . . .And God himself will be with [mankind].  And  he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry not pain be anymore.  The former things have passed away."  In a statement that emphasizes the trustworthiness of these promises, John was told: "Write, because these words are faithful and true." -Revelation 21:1-5.

What about the billions of innocent people who have died since the rebellion in Eden?  Jehovah promised that he will bring back to life people now sleeping in death.  The apostle Paul said:  "I have hope toward God . . .That there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous."  (Acts 24:15)  These ones will have the prospect of living in a world in which "righteousness is to dwell." -2 Peter 3:13. 

Just as a loving father will allow his child to undergo a painful operation if he know it will bring lasting benefits, so Jehovah has allowe4d humans to experience the temporary existence of evil on earth.  Yet, an eternity of blessings await all who see to do God's will.  Paul explained: "The creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will but through him that subjected it, on the basis of hope that the creation itself also will be set free from enslavement to corruption and have the glorious freedom of the children of God." -Romans 8:20, 21.

This truly is news-not the kind we see on television or read in the newspaper but good news.  It is the best of news from "the God of all comfort," who really cares for us. -2 Corinthians 1:3.

Next time:Youths Who Love the Truth

The Watchtower, 2002