Monday, October 11, 2021

Walking the Streets of Gold - Together

 Meditate. Consider what Heaven might look like.

The twelve gates were made of pearls—each gate from a single pearl! And the main street was pure gold, as clear as glass. Revelation 21:21

Streets of GOLD...not cobblestones.
Earlier this fall our six-year old granddaughter came running in the house when we came to visit and excitedly asked, “Do you know what the streets are made of in Heaven?” Before we could answer, she blurted out, “GOLD! Not cement or that black stuff. GOLD!” She was so excited to share this new information with us! She knows that to walk those streets of gold you have to believe in Jesus as your Savior. That’s the only way to get to Heaven. 

We talked about heaven—it will be glorious--so beautiful! Jesus has promised that He has gone to prepare a place for us…in Heaven.

There is more than enough room in my Father's home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? John 14:2

Sweet Julia and I decided that we want our homes, or rooms in the Father’s home, in Heaven to be nearby each other—so we can spend time together praising the Lord. We’ll be among those in Heaven who will surround God’s throne and honor Him.

And from the throne came a voice that said, "Praise our God, all his servants, all who fear him, from the least to the greatest." Then I heard again what sounded like the shout of a vast crowd or the roar of mighty ocean waves or the crash of loud thunder: "Praise the LORD! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns." Revelation 19:5-6

Our homes in Heaven! What a glorious day that will be. Walking the streets of gold—and living in a house created just for us by our Lord Jesus Christ.

Will you be there in Heaven—walking on the streets of gold, living in an amazing heavenly home and praising our Lord God? Believe in Jesus…and come along with us to Heaven. It’s a wonderful place.

Prayer ~ Just as Solomon prayed…"O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you in all of heaven and earth. You keep your covenant and show unfailing love to all who walk before you in wholehearted devotion.” 2 Chronicles 6:14. I praise You today…and forever…on earth and in Heaven.

Verse of Salvation ~ (Sung by David.) I love you, LORD; you are my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. I called on the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies. Psalm 18:1-3.

Do you know the ABCs of Salvation?

A - Admit

Admit what you have done wrong and ask forgiveness.
-      Romans 3:23 All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

-        Romans 6:23 The wages of sin is death.

-        I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - Believe

Believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose again as a payment for your sins.

-        John 3:16  For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

-        1 Corinthians 15:3-4  Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.

-        Romans 5:8  But God demonstrates His own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

C - Confess and Choose

Confess and choose to allow God to the be in charge of your life

-        Matthew 16:24  Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

-        Romans 10:9  If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

-        Romans 10:13  Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

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