The Millennium

“All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come to see your radiance.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭60‬:‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Again I am drawn to the millennial appeal of this text. When Jesus comes to rule on the earth for 1000 years Satan will be locked up. Imagine a world where there is no tempter.  It will be a very interesting time. People will still have a sin nature and need to receive Jesus as the saviour, I wonder how much easier it will be? Will some still want to walk in their carnal flesh and turn away from Jesus ? I imagine so otherwise why would the same scripture in Revelation say that when Satan is let loose he is able to go and stir up hatred for Jesus and amass to fight with Him at Armageddon? It bears reflection!

If Adam and Eve who were pure and sinless could be tempted how much easier will be sinful mankind? I also wonder what living under Jesus’ rule will be like. Scripture says that the rulers of the earth will come regularly to meet with Him, so, obviously the countries of the world still have their governments and legal systems , much as they do now. I wonder what the G20 summit will look like then?

As you can see I like to think on such things! How about you?

your light

All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come to see your radiance. Isaiah 60:3 NLT

This verse is one out of a chapter full of a prophesy to Jerusalem and God's people. Verse 4 speaks of children returning home to Jerusalem. Since 1948 when Israel was once again established this has been the case. Now, as anti-semitism is on the rise I expect more will go to Israel as it will be the only safe place. I can say safe as even though the world has turned against Israel in the UN, God has not. 

We are approaching the end times and there is coming the confrontation between God, through Israel, and many of the nations of the world. The UN want to force Israel to accept the Palestine people on the Gaza Strip as a nation yet they were plants by the Arabs back in the early days. These people were left there by the Arabs and not assisted. A cruel thing for them to do. Britain wanted to give Israel Jordan as well after the Second World War  but because of all the fuss from the Arabs Israel gave Jordan to them. Israel took a wasteland and turned it Into a garden. Israel has prospered and is the inventor of many new things, medicines, and medical procedures. God's hand of blessing is upon them.

Jesus will rule and reign from Jerusalem in the Millennium.  Light will definitely reside in Jerusalem. Many God continue to bless it! Amen!

not like other gods

The Lord has made the heavens his throne; from there he rules over everything. Psalms 103:19 NLT

Have you ever made a travel booking via Wotif? Often flights and accommodation are a packaged affair. Some time ago  the flight carrier contacted me to change my flight. Weeks later my itinerary on the Wotif Ap had not changed. I was wanting surety that all was in order. A call to Wotif went to the Philippines.my first call was unsuccessful, I was able to find the information I needed by a simple Google search and so I said goodbye. The next call was to confirm the changed flight. This time I was connected to a young man who was switched on, praise God.

When we contact heaven imagine going through such a lengthy process with beings who were not fully cognisant of all the facts. Ahhhh! Praise God we are able to go right through to Pappa Daddy every time. I am soon grateful!!! Father God has many children but He is not limited with His ability to handle mass calls at the same time. Praise Him!

We are blessed to be children of God! I am grateful He is not a handmade job like all other gods. I am soon grateful! Thank You Lord! Amen!

the heavens

The Lord has made the heavens his throne; from there he rules over everything. Psalms 103:19 NLT

A lot of people imagine that heaven is way out there is space somewhere, we may be surprised to see where it actually is when we die.

During the Toronto outpouring I had a revelation that heaven was right here, in another dimension. I could step forward, expectantly, and be there. I saw the throne room of God whilst in worship. It was a wonderful time. Since then I have know how close it really is.

As an astronomer I have watched the extent of the discovery of the universe and the theories that abound.  One image of the universe showed it to be like  brain. I postulated that we were in the mind of the Lord. Highly possible but unproven. I am looking forward to being there.

Nonetheless, we are His workmanship. He has made us, we are His. Amen!

Sharing

Don’t forget to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. Hebrews  13:16

Needs can be spiritual as well as physical.  Today I had the joy of doing a Sunday School class for my little nieces. We had such fun. The joy of learning for my nieces blessed me and drew out of me God’s truth in His word. Today the girls learned about sin. We discussed what it was in its various forms. We used play dough, played games and used the Uversion childrens ap. 

Tonight I am having dinner with the opposite end of the spectrum, a woman who is approaching 80. She is also spiritually poor.

As a child of God we have rivers of living water at our disposal, why not cal on them and change lives. Amen!

those in need

And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. Hebrews 13:16 NLT

Sacrifices that please God are those made for the good of others. It is not as much fasting  or giving up a personal privilege, unless this sacrifice is in order to use that sacrificed for the good of others.

One of the biggest sacrifices for me is dying to personal preferences in my home. Taking in a person who is not clean challenges my preference for cleanliness. It is probably a good challenge as it keeps me flexible, and not too fussy.

For some it is giving up the money they would use for a weekly meal out, and eating st home instead. For others in might be spending less on self to be able to give to the poor.

We westerners need to think this one through. Who is God wanting you to help?

heavenly thoughts

Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.

Colossians 3:2 NLT

What is important in heaven? The Lord! His thoughts! His plans! His opinion!

So, forget about the thoughts, plans and opinions of others, unless they are in a godly union with you. Think about reaching the lost! Think about being a blessing!

Jesus  is the best! His ways and purposes are the best! Amen!