DECEMBER 30 - NEW HEAVEN AND NEW EARTH
READ Revelation 21
When the old heaven and earth are transformed, we will fellowship intimately with God.
INSIGHT
In the new heaven and new earth, the distance between God and humans will be removed. In the Old Testament, the glory of God was displayed as a brilliant light, but people were not able to look on it. In the New Testament, people were able to approach Jesus; but His glory was not seen, being veiled by His human form. In the new heaven and new earth, the glory of God will not be veiled, and we shall be able to behold it. The distance will be removed, and we will fellowship with God forevermore.
PRAYER
Praise God that He never ceases to care for His children:
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
Let them sing joyful praises forever.
Spread your protection over them,
That all who love your name may be filled with joy.
For you bless the godly, O Lord;
You surround them with your shield of love
(Psalm 5:11-12).
Now express any additional thoughts of praise, adoration, or thanksgiving. Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
They will be condemned at the time of judgment.
Sinners will have no place among the godly.
For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,
But the path of the wicked leads to destruction
(Psalm 1:5-6).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Now pray this affirmation to the Lord:
Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty (John 6:35).
The Lord encourages us to come to Him with our concerns and desires. As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
Close with this prayer to the Lord:
In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power to him forever! Amen. (1 Peter 5:10-11).
When the old heaven and earth are transformed, we will fellowship intimately with God.
INSIGHT
In the new heaven and new earth, the distance between God and humans will be removed. In the Old Testament, the glory of God was displayed as a brilliant light, but people were not able to look on it. In the New Testament, people were able to approach Jesus; but His glory was not seen, being veiled by His human form. In the new heaven and new earth, the glory of God will not be veiled, and we shall be able to behold it. The distance will be removed, and we will fellowship with God forevermore.
PRAYER
Praise God that He never ceases to care for His children:
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
Let them sing joyful praises forever.
Spread your protection over them,
That all who love your name may be filled with joy.
For you bless the godly, O Lord;
You surround them with your shield of love
(Psalm 5:11-12).
Now express any additional thoughts of praise, adoration, or thanksgiving. Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
They will be condemned at the time of judgment.
Sinners will have no place among the godly.
For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,
But the path of the wicked leads to destruction
(Psalm 1:5-6).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Now pray this affirmation to the Lord:
Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty (John 6:35).
The Lord encourages us to come to Him with our concerns and desires. As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
- The renewing of your mind
- Purity of leadership at your church
- Your activities for the day
Close with this prayer to the Lord:
In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power to him forever! Amen. (1 Peter 5:10-11).
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