SCRIPTURE: Revelation (NIV) 11:13 At that very hour there was a severe earthquake and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the survivors were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.
14 The second woe has passed; the third woe is coming soon. 15 The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.” 16 And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshipped God,
OBSERVATION: It is good to note the difference between what happens on earth and what happens in heaven. The inhabitants of earth are reaping the rewards of evil. Those on earth, who give glory to God, do so motivated by terror. (verse 13) The inhabitants of heaven are enjoying the Presence of Almighty God. Those in heaven, who give glory to God, do so motivated by honor and appreciation for this Perfectly Holy Being who is all powerful and in control. (verse 16)
APPLICATION: It is good to consider the differences between the Kingdom of Heaven and the kingdoms of this earth. There are so many! Those of us who have received forgiveness and in whom Christ dwells, even now, are blest to be a part of the Kingdom of Heaven! The blessings we enjoy now are nothing compared to the blessings we will enjoy in heaven!!
PRAYER: Lord, thank you for living in me and making me a part of your kingdom. May it be obvious to others that I consider myself greatly blest to be a part of your kingdom. Amen.
Pastor Leon
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