HAPPY ETERNITY

"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.  There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."  (Revelation 21:4)

The key to "understanding" the Book of Revelation, as well as all Scripture, is the passage in 2 Corinthians 4:18, "While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen.  For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal." 

Jesus appeared in the, "....temporary...," that He might bring us into the, "....Eternal." 

  

Father, in Jesus' Name, I commit to, "....look at...the things which are not seen...."  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

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Psalm Nugget

"Thy Kingdom is a Kingdom of all ages, and Thy dominion endures throughout all generations."  (Psalm 145:13, NASB, 1977)

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

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'FAITHFUL, TRUE, JUDGE, WARRIOR

"And I saw heaven opened; and behold a white horse, and He who sat upon it is called Faithful and True; and in righteousness He judges and wages war."

Most people do not "identify" with "this" Jesus.  They prefer, "Gentile Jesus, meek and mild."  He is that, but He is also our text.

May the Holy Spirit burn/write in our hearts that our King and Savior Jesus Christ is, "....Faithful and True."  He is always, "....Faithful and True," even when we go through some of life's events which may seem to contradict this.  But remember what the Bible says, "While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen."

Whatever life's journey has you in today, keep confessing that Jesus Christ is, "....Faithful and True," and yes, "in righteousness He judges and wages war."  This latter part of the text just may be equal in liberation and blessing to us as the former.  For me, there is no "may be."

Father, in Jesus' Name, I thank You that You are, "Faithful and True," and, "....in righteousness [You] judge and wage[] war."  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

A PSALM NUGGET

"When my spirit felt weak within me, You knew my path." (Psalm 142:3a, NASB)

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

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HEAVENLY REVELATION

"And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the Throne of God and of the Lamb.  In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month.  The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations."  (Revelation 22:1, 2)

Newer translations have a comma after, "....and of the Lamb."  Regardless, the, "....water of life...and...the tree of life," reveal the all-encompassing provision of the Life of the Godhead, "....in the middle...and on either side...."  This means now and forever, eternally.

"The leaves...were for the healing...."  The Greek Word for, "healing," is the Word from which we get the word therapy.  Now I will not speculate any further on all possible implications.  I just receive this glorious revelation of the "Heavenly reward," all possible only in the Blood of Jesus Christ.

Father, in Jesus' Name, I thank You for Your Most Precious Blood which allows me entrance into such glory.  Amen. 

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

PSALM "TIDBITS"

I may from time to time send you such tidbits.  Let me know if you do not want them.  The following is from this morning Psalms reading. 

"In the day when I cried out, You answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul."  (Psalm 138:3) 

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

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"JESUS CHRIST,...'THE PRINCE OF THE KINGS...."

"....and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth, unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His Own Blood...."  Revelation 1:4, 5--KJV)

Every so often I read through the Bible in the KJV.  This last quarter was one such time.  Some of the translations are uniquely glorious.

For example: "....Jesus Christ, who is...the Prince of the kings of the earth."  Then there is the glorious Good News of the Gospel, "Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His Own Blood."  

Father, in Jesus' Name, I praise You, "....which is, which was, and which is to come...."  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

A PRAYER QUESTION

"My son, give me your heart...."  (Proverbs 23:26a)

Random thought this morning:  How much praying would we do if we weren't praying for something?

Father, in Jesus' Name, I thank You for the question.  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2