Comfort in the Accurate Knowledge of God

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 sea is no more. . . And God himself will be with [mankind]. And he will wiped out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor 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.

Note: The unrighteous/wicked will be resurrected and given a choice between being destroyed or being on the side of God and being on the new paradise earth. The question may not be put that way, as I cannot read God's or Jesus' mind as to how they mean to proceed with those matters. I only know that it would be prudent to be in God's favor etc., before all that happens. 

Just as being a loving Father will allow his child to undergo a painful operation if he knows it will bring lasting benefits, so Jehovah has allowed humans to experience the temporary existence of evil on earth. Yet, an eternity of blessings awaits all who seek 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

From the Watchtower magazine, 2002