Heaven and Earth Will Disappear

Multnomah Falls, Oregon

Prayer – Lord, this old world will disappear in a poof of smoke—gone forever. Somehow knowing that, nothing except our relationships seems important now. Thank you for revealing Your truths…and may the bridge bonding our connection grow stronger moment by moment—day by day. 

Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near. In the same way, when you see all these things, you can know his return is very near, right at the door. I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things take place. Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear. Matthew 24:32-35

 

Meditate. Consider how you’ll fit into God’s new Heaven and New Earth.

 

When does a fig tree produce fruit? Some actually produce two crops—in early summer and in late summer, but generally, you can only count on one crop in August or September. So, just like Matthew observed, when leaves sprout and buds appear, summer is near. I’ve heard that the “fig tree” generation is the group of Jews who have returned to the Promised Land, Israel, and that they will still be around when Jesus Christ returns to earth for His chosen people, those who believe in Him as their Messiah. There is a group noted in Revelation that Jesus redeems—takes from earth to Heaven.

Then I saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with him were 144,000 who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads. ... This great choir sang a wonderful new song in front of the throne of God and before the four living beings and the twenty-four elders. No one could learn this song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. Revelation 14:1, 3

Heaven and earth will disappear. This is also mentioned in a couple of Psalms, Second Peter, and Revelation.

Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth and made the heavens with your hands. They will perish, but you remain forever; they will wear out like old clothing. You will change them like a garment and discard them. Psalm 102:25-26

 

But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass away with a terrible noise, and the very elements themselves will disappear in fire, and the earth and everything on it will be found to deserve judgment. 2 Peter 3:10

 

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. Revelation 21:1

The old earth will be gone—and all the “stuff” we own here—that has been passed down to us…and we will pass on to our grandchildren. Gone—burned up—and forgotten. Makes you wonder why put so much value on junk these days! The Kingdom of God is near. We’ve been told to expect these events—although some of this is for the Jews, and the Christians may have already been raptured by the time this happens, depending on how you interpret God’s big picture and His timing. He sees all time for mankind at one time…and knows everything. He is omnipresent—in all places at all times. The words that Jesus spoke while He was on earth were always from the Father—His message beyond time to us now. Words from our omniscient Heavenly Father—who knows everything—have given us a warning. Be ready. Heaven and earth will disappear.

 

Verse of Salvation ~ So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech. Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment, now that you have had a taste of the Lord's kindness. 1 Peter 2:1-3

 

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