Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. (Colossians 3:1)
Living in the Reality of The Kingdom of God
Revelation, Chapter 21
Promises to Overcomers
The following images depict ways in which GOD will be GOD to those who conquer-
- Will eat from the tree of life (2:7)
- Will not be hurt by the second death (2:11)
- Will be given a white stone (2:17)
- Will reign with CHRIST on His throne (2:26-27)
- Will be given the morning star (2:28)
- Will be clothed in bright garments (3:5)
- Name will be in the book of life (3:5)
- Will be made a pillar in GOD's temple (3:12)
- Will participate in the new Jerusalem (3:12)
- Will have GOD's name written on them (3:12)
And He said to me, "It is done! I AM the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. (Revelation 21:6)
But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death. (Revelation 21:8)
And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the LORD GOD the almighty and the LAMB. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine upon it, for the glory of GOD gives it light, and its lamp is the LAMB. (Revelation 21:22-23)
But nothing unclean will ever enter it, or anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the LAMB's book of life. (Revelation 21:27)
Besides the temple, what else does it lack? Consider the following short list:
- No more sea
- No more tears, death, sorrow, crying or pain
- No more sinners
- No more fear
- No more sun or moon
- No more night
- No more sin or evil
- No more disease or injuries
- No more curse
It would be enough to call this place "heaven" just for what it lacks. Now consider some of the remarkable features eternity will boast:
- Unending fellowship with GOD
- Unending newness
- Unending water of life
- Unimaginable beauty
- Uncompromised security
- Unbroken unity between believers
- Unlimited holiness
- Unparalled size
- Untold wealth
- Unending light
- Unrestricted access
- Unending fruit from the tree of life
- Unending service to GOD
- Unending reign
With all that heaven and eternity have to offer, it is hard to see why anyone would deliberately choose to miss it.
Heaven's Joy Awaits!
Heaven's Joy Awaits!
Revelation Chapter 21 motivates me to seek Godly wisdom, pursue holiness, and practice godliness.
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