'On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich foods for all peoples, a baquet of aged wine - the best of meats and the finest of wines.' Isaiah 25:6.We're promised a great feast there. As we're promised (amongst many other things) great responsibilities too. In Jesus' Parable of the Ten Minas (Luke 19:11-27) this is what is said to the servant who has pleased his Master:
"Well done, my good servant!" his master replied. "Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charage of ten cities." Luke 19:17.Part of God's world being re-created in perfection will be us returning to the role God gave us right back in the beginning - ruling if for him (see Genesis 1:28). Reigning - as his viceroys - over it. There will be plenty to do! And in doing all we do there, we will be forever worshipping the God who got us there - through the precious blood of his Son Jesus. So we'll experience this too:
'Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing:So expect some singing in the new creation. But also some steak. And some responsibilities. Expect the sort of continuity implied in Revelation 21:1-8. A new, updated version of the present earth - but with heaven, with God himself, wonderfully injected into the mix.
"To him who sits on the throne nad to the Lamb be praise and honour and glory and power, for ever and ever!" Revelation 5:13
Want a foretaste now? Well have a look at this promotional video for the present Herm. Think how much more beautiful the new Herm will be. I look forward to seeing you there.
