Revelations 21
Revelation 21:1-5
1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. 5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
Why the Whole World Needs the Governor:
The kingdom of heaven is infinitely higher than any earthly government, yet it is immediately relevant to our world. This is why the whole world—each individual in it, as well as the world collectively—needs to acknowledge and experience the return of the Governor. We have seen that the restoration of the heavenly kingdom on earth can come only through the life and power of the King.
Individual Purpose and Fulfillment:
The breath of the Spirit that originally ignited life in the first human being did so in three distinct ways:
(1) in the invisible spirit of man, made in the image of God;
(2) in the soul of man—the total human consciousness of mind, will, and emotions; and
(3) in the physical body of man, the living vessel housing his spirit and soul.
The King wants the world to receive the Governor again and to be rid of pain, sorrow, and death.
A World Community of Kings and Priests:
While our King communicates with us individually, it is not his intention that the citizens of his kingdom live in isolation. His plan is a community of kings and priests who will reign on earth. The Governor is the key to life for all of humanity. The world community therefore needs to be led by the Governor if it, also, is to become what it was created to be.
When a community of kings and priests works together for the right reasons—honoring and expressing the nature of our King—and acts in genuine unity, we will have powerful potential to influence the earth with the nature of the kingdom. It will enable us to encourage and create…
√ social stability.
√ economic development.
√ environmental soundness.
√ educational advancement.
√ physical health and wholeness.
√ scientific innovation.
√ political honesty.
√ governmental justice.
√ intercultural understanding.
A Benevolent Ruler:
Isaiah 9:6-7
6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
Who wouldn’t want to function under a government that provides for, encourages, and enables the fulfillment of the greatest individual and corporate potential in life?
The Scriptures, however, also talk about the very real presence of another, malevolent ruler and his cohorts who seek to control this world: The ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
This is why it was essential that the King-Son came to destroy Satan’s power over the world, transferring us from being under the darkness of a corrupt world into the light of the heavenly kingdom. The King-Son came to transfer us from darkness into the light of the heavenly kingdom.
The Complete Transformation of the Earth into the Kingdom:
The creation of a new heaven and earth will be the apex of the plan of the King for the coming of the Governor, which he had in mind from the beginning. The people of earth will be a true world community of kings and priests living out the kingdom life in its fullness.
Revelations 21:1-4
1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Citizens of the Kingdom:
The Holy Spirit is the key to the world; he is the most important person on earth because he brings us the presence and power of the kingdom of heaven. May you be reconciled to your Creator-King, receive the Governor into your life, and live as the royal kingdom citizen you were always meant to be!
1 Peter 2:9-10
9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light: 10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. Shema Selah hear with the King says to His citizens!!
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