Revelation 21: 22 I did not see a temple
in the city, because its temple is the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb. 23 The
city has no need of the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of
God shines on it, and the Lamb is its lamp. 24 The
peoples of the world will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will
bring their wealth into it. 25 The gates of the
city will stand open all day; they will never be closed, because there will be
no night there. 26 The greatness and the wealth of
the nations will be brought into the city. 27 But
nothing that is impure will enter the city, nor anyone who does shameful things
or tells lies. Only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of the
living will enter the city.
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When I got to the
new office, I asked where the printer was. “We only have a couple of printers”
was the reply. I questioned “why?” The reply was, “Because we don’t use paper
very much anymore.”
- There was no more use for a printer.
- Things were different, so the printer was no longer needed.
- There was another way in place that freed everyone up.
John, the disciple
JESUS loved, noticed a few things missing from the new city. He noticed there
was no temple, sun or moon. He then was given an explanation of why these
things were missing.
My Observations:
- GOD’s glory is bright enough to shine pure light.
- There will one day be no need for artificial light because JESUS will be our true light.
- No impurities that you and I have will be able to enter the city so GOD will change us and cleanse us of all unrighteousness so we can live with HIM eternally.
Wealth will be
different. I mean, the current structure of money will not be needed in heaven.
So what will wealth look like? I believe GOD will help you and me use our
special gifts in ways we cannot imagine. Whatever our gifts produce, we will
bring it into the city.
We will no longer
have to worry about darkness, extension cords or batteries. There will be no
more misinterpretation of what GOD is saying to us, because HE will be present
to provide us with HIS light. I am glad religions, temples and lights will be
done away with so we can simply be with GOD.
Challenge
- What observations did the writer present?
- Have you ever wondered if the tension over religion will ever stop?
- Have you pondered about GOD’s glorious light and wondered about HIS eternal love for you?
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