Devotional
When we look at our world today, it’s easy to see the brokenness. Natural disasters, disease, conflict, and personal struggles remind us daily that something isn’t right. But this wasn’t God’s original design. In the beginning, everything was perfect—completely and utterly good. God created a world without pain, without discomfort, without distance between people or between humanity and Himself. The Hebrew phrase used in Genesis, “boker tov,” doesn’t just mean things were acceptable; it means they were excellent, perfect, exactly as they should be. But then came that whisper. That subtle suggestion that God was holding out, that He couldn’t be trusted, that His boundaries were restrictive rather than protective. And with one decision, perfection fractured. Sin entered the world, and everything changed. Yet even as we acknowledge this brokenness, Revelation 21 offers us hope. It reveals God’s ultimate plan to restore everything to its original perfection—and beyond. The new heaven and new earth won’t just be a return to Eden; they’ll be the fulfillment of everything God intended from the beginning. Today, as you navigate a world still marked by sin’s effects, remember that this isn’t the end of the story. God’s perfect world is coming, and He invites us to be part of it.
Bible Verse
“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.” – Revelation 21:1
Reflection Question
How does knowing that God originally created everything perfect—and will one day restore that perfection—change how you view the brokenness you encounter in your daily life?
Quote
“God created this world and he said it is very good. The original Hebrew is boker tov, which isn’t just everything was good. It was very good. It was perfect. And God had a perfect world created. There was nothing that caused pain or discomfort or distance between people.”
Prayer
Creator God, thank you for your perfect design and your promise to restore all things. Help me to see glimpses of your goodness even in this broken world, and fill me with hope for the day when everything will be made new. Amen.
