Friday, April 17, 2009

BEHOLDING THE NEW HEAVENS AND A NEW EARTH

The Lord tells us that we cannot begin to imagine the good things He has in store for us, but He gives us many glimpses into what the new earth will be like.

When we think about Heaven, most would envision angels, harps, clouds and a beautiful throne upon which our Lord is rightfully exalted. I believe this is the way most people, myself included, view Heaven in the spiritual realm for as close as we can begin to imagine it. Let's think about Heaven in the physical realm and take a brief look at what our Lord shows us about this heavenly, blessed new earth to come.

Isaiah 65:17 (King James Version)
17For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.


Slavery will be abolished:
Isaiah 65: 22
22They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands.


No more sorrow:
Isaiah 65:19
19And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying.


A true paradise:
Rev. 2:7
7He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

Righteous justice:
Rev. 22:8
8But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.


James 5:8
8Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great post FF

True, what God has in store for us is beyond that we can imagine. Above all what a joy would it be being in His presence!

Stay blessed and keep looking up.

Annon

Anonymous said...

Great post FF

True, what God has in store for us is beyond that we can imagine. Above all what a joy would it be being in His presence!

Stay blessed and keep looking up.

Annon

faithful forever said...

Greetings my early-bird brother!

Indeed...'Above all what a joy would it be being in His presence!' Just the mere thoughts of this brings such joy and comfort, it is number one on my daydreaming list. To be in His presence and worship Him with no distractions and with only those who love Him...that alone is Heaven. Surrounded by only love and peace, a meaningful purpose for everything, streets paved in gold; while I am patient because I have faith and trust in all His ways, I simply cannot wait.

Yesterday, I had a conversation with the pastor that I work with, and was kidding around with a statement of something really bad was going to happen because there were 3 days on their church calendar where there was nothing going on. His reply was, 'yep, that has certainly got to be a pretense for the end of the world.' Without thinking I told him that I said something bad, not good. We had not been talking about current times in any way to prompt his reply, and it was mostly said in jest of course, but many truly fear 'the end of the world.' Every ending has a new beginning and what a priceless gift, making us rich beyond measure, not to have to live in fear like so many do by the passing of this world. Our God is so amazing and singing praises with saints new and old makes this current world dead to me already - in it but not of it. Until His Kingdom arrives, the fellowship of love and likemindedness with my amazing brothers and sisters here whom I am so blessed by, make it an incredible joyous journey, and I love each and every one; witnessing the testimonies of love and faith brings joy that I hold dear and very close in my heart.

Thank you Annon for helping me stay blessed and keep looking up.

Our God reigns forever and ever.

faithful forever said...

Bishop Williamson:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD0BDvVINdA&feature=channel_page

Ali said...

Hi there,

Just wanted to share this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVSFxmYllU8

Keep the faith,
Ali,

faithful forever said...

Greetings Ali, I have missed you. I just watched your link about Lehman and all I can think is what a world when a hazardous material good for nothing except death and destruction is an asset held by a security firm.

Love and peace in His name to all.

So good to hear from you Ali, no matter how briefly and thanks for the link. Blessings my brother.

faithful forever said...

If it is my posting that is keeping everyone away, I would take it all back if only I could.

Anonymous said...

FF

No, it is not your post that is keeping everyone away. Keep posting my dear and don't forget that multitudes are lurking and being blessed by this community. So much is happening and things are getting strange by day.

A herd of EU deligates walked out of UN racisim conference while Ahmadinajad was speaking. Strange as it may seem though the conference was held at the time Israel was holding holocaust memorial. Coincidence? United Nations' choice ( though no nation is unted ever) of the conference date seems carefully planned (provocatively) to coincide with the memorial.
Obama has been given ultimatum to disclose the UFO and Et issue. And am not sure what comes out of it, except distructing the world from the econimic mess and divert the fear to alien invasion. This fear will, no doubt, be highlighted and a need for all nations to come together to fight against outer beings there by creating a fertile ground for the NWO. I don't think that would work. People seem to be more interested in this stuff than afraid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTr6PDtgytw&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egodlikeproductions%2Ecom%2Fforum1%2Fmessage774531%2Fpg1&feature=player_embedded

God is good.

Stay blessed and keep looking up.

Annon

Anonymous said...

Good post FF. I have been hear reading, just not posting.
Keep up the good work. I for one am gratefull for your posts.

faithful forever said...

I am so glad to hear it is nothing I said; I would never want or intentionally hinder, and thanks for the encouragement.

Annon, I agree; things are stranger by the day if not the minute for those who are paying attention. It also seems to be happening at the speed of light!

Anonymous, you have given me a great blessing for which I am most grateful.

Love to both of you.

young brother said...

FF, I'm so glad to see that you've posted this. What you've shared is exactly the sort of thing this blog should be about. Thank you, my very diligent sister for doing this. You are a very great blessing for us all here.