The World We Long For | Miguel De La Mora Message

Main message: God will not abandon creation but will make this world new through Christ, and the ultimate fulfillment of our deepest longings is not a place but God's abiding presence — a reality that should shape how we live now.

Key points:

• Revelation shows restoration, not replacement: the new heaven and new earth is a renewed, resurrected creation (God makes this world new).
• Genesis-to-Revelation bookends: what was lost in Eden (curse, death, hiding from God) is reversed in the new creation (no death, no tears, presence of God).
• The central promise of eternity is God’s presence (knowing Jesus), not material trappings like streets of gold.
• The pearl/gate imagery points to our imperfections being transformed by Christ (a reminder of the cross).
• "Practice eternity" now — let the reality of where you’re going change how you live today by serving, showing up for others, giving sacrificially, and embodying God's character.
• Invitation to respond: an offer of faith in Jesus and practical next steps for new believers.

Scriptures mentioned: Revelation 21:1–5, Revelation 21:21, Revelation 21–22, Genesis 1–2, John 17:3, John 14:3, Psalm 63:1, 2 Corinthians (no verse specified)