The Lamb will shepherd them

They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any heat; for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." – Revelation 7v16-17

I have learned through the years to be very careful about making promises. I tried to never promise things to my children because we never knew what was going to happen that would keep that promise from being fulfilled.

I have also learned not to expect much of other people’s promises. For all their good hearts and intentions and despite their best motives fulfilling promises is hard to do.

There is only one set of promises that I know I can trust. What God promises will happen. Full stop. His promises are true, He cannot lie.

There is great joy and comfort in what we read here. The saints from every corner of the earth of the earth are rejoicing in what God has done and what He will do. They are singing of praise and glory and honour and blessing and thanksgiving being given to God. They have truly learned worship.

Then we read this marvellous promise – ‘The Lamb will shepherd them, lead them to living fountains of water, and wipe away all tears from their eyes.’

The Lord is my shepherd, that is true today and He does guide and lead us through this life. But the day will come when He will shepherd us away from all this to the refreshing fountains of water that never run dry. With these saints every tear will be wiped away. All of the sorrows and pain of this current life will be over.

The Shepherding Lamb will lead. What a day that will be!