The Last Word Belongs to God

DISCIPLE BLUEPRINT PODCASTHope & Despair Series — Episode 5 of 5THE LAST WORD BELONGS TO GODRevelation 21:4 — the verse that carried Raymond through the loss of Wendy, and why the separation is temporary.---KEY VERSERevelation 21:4 (NLT)"He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever."---EPISODE OVERVIEWThis is the final episode in the Hope and Despair series — and Raymond closes with the verse that has been his anchor through everything.Revelation 21:4 is not just a comforting thought. It is a direct assault on the lie that despair tells — that the present state is permanent, that hope is gone for good, that this is how it will always be.Raymond shares why this verse gave him something nothing else could: the conviction that the separation from Wendy is temporary. He will see her again. And that promise belongs to you too.We cover:- Why Revelation 21:4 became Raymond's anchor verse through the loss of Wendy- The conviction that the separation is temporary — and why that changes everything- How this verse directly confronts despair's lie of false permanence- What to do on the days when the eternal promise feels far away- A series closing — the one thing to carry out of five episodes on hope and despair---FROM THIS EPISODEHOPE AND DESPAIR DIGITAL BUNDLE — $2.99Teaching guide, 21-day journal, declaration cards, prayer guide, and 30-day reading plan.https://buy.stripe.com/7sY3cvbihgVY3A517f2880q---RESOURCES & LINKS-----------------Free Guide — When Hope Stops Feeling Real: https://discipleblueprint.com/?ff_landing=44Free Stuff Library: https://discipleblueprint.com/free-stuff/Scripture Library: https://discipleblueprint.com/scripture-library/hub/Explore Membership: https://www.discipleblueprint.com/explore-membershipDisciple Blueprint Store: https://www.discipleblueprint.com/store---ABOUT RAYMOND SMITH-------------------Raymond is the founder of Disciple Blueprint, a Baptist deacon, retired IT executive, and author of three books. He launched Disciple Blueprint in October 2024 — six months after losing his wife Wendy of 33 years to pancreatic cancer. His mission is helping Christians become fully devoted followers of Christ.Follow us on Facebook and YouTube @discipleblueprintdiscipleblueprint.com