” Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.” Revelation 21:1&2
Our time is short. We fight hard when we follow Christ so that we can reap the rewards he has prepared for us. Just what are we looking forward to? We are looking forward to God living among us. We are looking forward to the Lord God almighty and the Lamb being its temple. We are looking forward to no more sadness and having our tears wiped away. We are looking forward to no more death, pain, suffering or crying. We are looking forward to the new creation that our God has promised. We are looking forward to a new heaven and new earth. The city of Jerusalem is described as a beautiful city. It will be one that shines and sparkles. Revelation tells us that the city walls will be broad, strong and high. We are told that the twelve gates are made of pearls with each gate from a single pearl. The main street will be pure gold as clear as glass. There will be no sun or moon because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is the light. Nothing evil will allowed in. Only those whose names are written in Lamb’s Book of Life. I don’t think that we as humans, still living on this earth, are able to grasp just how wonderful heaven will be. What we think as wonderful here on earth doesn’t even show up on the radar of the new heaven created by our God. He has great rewards for us. His rewards are beyond our comprehension. We are looking forward to life everlasting. No more dread, doubt, worry or sickness. No more killing, cheating, lying or deception. What we have to look forward to is nothing short of the greatest of all endings. It is well worth the persecution and the effort we put forth here on earth to strengthen our faith on a daily basis. What our Lord asks of us is simple. BELIEVE IN HIM! Never allow the world to overcome you. Always keep your focus on what is ahead and what is ahead is a wonderful life in eternity with our God, our Creator! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!
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