Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. (Psalm 140:13 KJV)
I was reminiscing with a friend about “pre-Covid days” and how things were taken for granted. Most important, the large crowds, or groups of people in these so called, “normal” gatherings.
Normal gatherings meaning, no pointing fingers at random groups of “non-vaccinated” versus “vaccinated” — or political ideology preferences, etc., etc., etc.
My friend and I recalled a certain wedding we had attended about ten years back, we both said simultaneously, “remember the groups and table arrangements?”
Within the groups were disparaging ages and backgrounds. There were ten of these groups, and it wasn’t designed as such, it just happened that way.
You know how it is while attending such gatherings, people will invariably drift off and “self-group” with those in which they could relate.
There was a lot of “table swapping” going on so people could mingle with those they had things in common with. It was an unusual wedding in that this was allowed, it was free flowing and went smoothly, no discourse just seeking a good time celebrating the couple’s union.
I couldn’t help but think about the “eternal presence” of God. When we are called home, we will not be broken into “groups” –instead we will be gathered around the Light of the world. We will all share a purpose as we worship our Lord and Savior…our King.
There will be no groups of five or ten…only a common thread cohesively formed by the cord of Christ. Our Father will be the reason and purpose, and we will all have things to do. Consequently, it will be a meaningful and peaceful gathering, at all times. Amen.
All those who surrender their lives to Christ will be rewarded. We can still be blessed during our time here on earth, while in our “flesh bodies.” We can come to the Lord, and He will sustain and provide for us here and now…and eventually lead the way into Eternity.
Doing His Will, as we go through life, will be the key to pleasing God, and He will bless us accordingly.
A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. (Proverbs 12:2 KJV)
Our Lord is wise and powerful. He loves us dearly, and wants us to follow His ways, so we might share the full course of eternity with Him. If He didn’t want us with Him, He wouldn’t have sent His Son, Yeshua the Messiah, to save us from sin. (John 3:16)
He created us and all things f for His pleasure.
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. (Revelation 4:11 KJV)
When we are called home and view His magnificence, we will be worshipping and bowing and proclaiming His Glory in unison, as we live in accordance with His promises and His will forever.
“Saying in a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.” (Revelation 4:12 )
What a beautiful and peaceful assurance, to know that we will all live on forever in His love, and His glory.
What an awesome God we serve! Concentrate on Him, and His love, no matter what it is you may be going through, or experiencing…the end result is the reward that brings all things into perfect harmony and clarity of body, heart, soul and mind…
Amen and Amen~