Joy and Sorrow

Much of life fluctuates between joy and sorrow - sometimes in alternating seasons, and at other times sorrow lingers and joy is elusive. In times of sorrow, there is longing for deliverance, which is usually met with the consolation that "time heals all wounds." But does it really? Does it ever completely remove my sorrow?

Scripture contends that while there is a time for everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) God is the Ultimate Restorer (1 Peter 5:10). He will make all things new (Revelation 21:4) and He will one day wipe away all our tears. At present we are comforted (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17), giving us joy that one day will be experienced in full when Christ, our blessed hope returns (Titus 2:14).