Memorial Day, a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered.
There are many symbols for death and remembrance. One is a tombstone. Typically, the deceased’s name is inscribed on the tombstone along with the date of birth and the date of death. For many of those who died in active military service, their sacrifice is so noted on the tombstone.
In Revelation 21:4, there are four things that pass away. Perhaps separate tombstones could mark each one, but I’ll mention them individually:
1. Death will be no more.
2. Mourning will be gone.
3. Crying will cease.
4. Pain will no longer exist.
These things will pass away because the One who sits the throne is making all things new. (Rev 21:5).
Even if there was a tombstone to mark such things, it would not be a memorial linked to something we miss. It will be a celebration tombstone showing that the old order of things passed away!
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