“Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them” (21:3). Scripture’s great story concludes with the fulfillment of God’s plan to dwell among His image-bearers. From Adam and Eve to Abraham, Israel, and finally the “Word made flesh”, God has been calling sinful humanity back to Himself so that we can live in fellowship with Him. When He makes everything new (21:5), no hint of suffering or evil will remain. The “Lord God Almighty and the Lamb” will live among redeemed humans, without darkness (21:22,25). 

“To the thirsty I will give water without cost ...” (21:6). God freely offers life, now and forever, to “the thirsty” – those tired of what the world offers and longing for what Jesus brings.