As a child coming up we use to sing that old hymn, “No Tears in Heaven.” Even as a youngun, in my mind, I knew that there was no way that God was going to let sorrow, heartache and crying be in Heaven, because that is a thing of this sin cursed world and there won’t be no sin in Heaven, nor anything that is a result of sin. Tears are a result of a sin cursed world. Some folk like to refer to tears of joy. Well, in this life, we can have tears of joy, but in the life to come we will have joy much greater than we have known down here, without tears. Most folk cry ninety percent of the time because of heartache and sorrow, and in heaven none of that will be there. After the millennium, which is the thousand year reign of Christ, tears and death will forever be done away with. There will be no tears in Heaven. That’s how God intended it from the beginning of the Garden of Eden. No death and no tears, but he gave them a choice. Our right to choose is what got us in trouble, and that’s what keeps us in trouble. We make the wrong choices. Amen! In Isaiah 25:8 the scripture says, “He will swallow up death in victory and the Lord, GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces.” As the old hymn goes, “No tears in Heaven, no sorrows given; All will be glory in that land; There will be no sadness, all will be gladness, when we shall join that happy band.” We will know our love ones and they will know us. A husband will know his wife or if he was a widower and remarried, then he will know them both, but there won’t be no marriage in heaven. We won’t need it, because we will all be as one. Living in harmony in heaven. That perfect place free of sin, sorrow, heartache and tears. Glory to God! But thank God we won’t remember our love ones that didn’t make it, because if we did, then you would have sorrow. God will remove them from our mind. That seems sad and you’re right, so that is why we must try and win our lost love ones now while we have the opportunity. The chorus of that old hymn says, “No tears, in heaven fair, no tears, no tears up there. Sorrow and pain will all have flown: No tears in heaven fair, no tears, no tears up there, No tears in heaven will be known.” Can you say amen? u OCTOBER 2025 GLAD TIDINGS 11 GARY TOOLE EXPRESS LOCATION: 1001 N Madison Ave Douglas Ga. In the old Preferred Loan & Tax Bldg Come See Us For Your: Personal Loans - Tax Loans - Filing Taxes LOAN AND TAX SERVICE 912-389-1040 NO TEARS IN HEAVEN Todd Wade - Owner Jasmine Gusman - Douglas Mgr As I stroll along, the ocean’s shore I feel blessed to my very core. Though I don’t know, the water’s depth I’m sure the Lord guides my every step. As I listen to, the waves that roar I trust God’s Spirit over storms to soar. Just like the warm sand, and cool sea must meet I know God’s the strength beneath my feet. And like a pebble, in the soft sand my faith can’t be crushed by the foot of man. As I watch the eagles, land on the dock I too find safety . . . in the Lord, my Rock! Proverbs 16:9 “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.” King James Version u The Ocean’s Shore by Deborah Ann Belks Two Quarters A quarter too much Several years ago, a new preacher moved to a new community, Some weeks after he arrived, he had occasion to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change. As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, 'You’d better give the quarter back. It would be wrong to keep it.” Then he thought, “Oh, forget it, it’s only a quarter. Who would worry about this little amount? Anyway, the bus company gets too much fare; they will never miss it. Accept it as a ‘gift from God’ and keep quiet.” When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the door, then he handed the quarter to the driver and said, “Here, you gave me too much change.” The driver with a smile replied, “Aren’t you the new preacher in town? I have been thinking lately about going to worship somewhere. I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change. I’ll see you at church on Sunday” When the preacher stepped off of the bus, he literally grabbed the nearest light pole, held on, and said, “Oh God, I almost sold your Son for a quarter.” Our lives are the only Bible some people will ever read. This is a really almost scary example of how much people watch us as Christians and will put us to the test! Always be on guard and remember (as I try to remember) that you carry the name of Christ on your shoulders when you call yourself “Christian.” u Permission Granted Pastor Michael Wise Salvation Wise SalvationWise.Org
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