Devotion for Today

A New World

August 10, 2013

Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for
them that love him.
–1 Corinthians 2:9

At the close of the Bible we encounter these words, “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away.” A new world is coming! Each time we pray in the Lord’s Prayer, “Thy kingdom come,” we should remember that that prayer will be answered. Heaven is described as a new creation in which we shall move in new bodies, possessed of new names, singing new songs, living in a new city, by a new form of government, and challenged by new prospects of eternity with social justice for all. The paradise that man lost will be regained, but it will be much more. It will not be the old one repaired, patched up, and made over. When God says, “Behold, I make all things new,” the emphasis is on all things. One day we shall live in a brand-new world. Centuries ago the apostles greeted each other with the word, “Maranatha”—the Lord is coming.

Prayer for the day

Use me, Savior, to hasten Maranatha, as I tell others that they, too, can be made new through Your divine love.

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12 Comments

Robert says 8.10.2012, 08:51 a.m.

Thank you for saving me Jesus. Thank you for saving me. Thank you for your love and compassion and for handing me the keys to the prison cell I was locked in for so many years. God bless BGEA.

Joe says 8.10.2012, 08:34 a.m.

Amen.

Matthew says 8.10.2012, 06:37 a.m.

2 Chronicles 7:14 is speaking louder than I have ever heard it speak before... Only if our Nation as a whole would cling to it like never before. This man of God had to be humbled like nothing I have experienced in this lifetime... I'm back...

Gerry says 8.10.2012, 04:53 a.m.

When I read 1 Corinthians 2:9 my mind tries to imagine how amazing it will be when God makes all things new. What a Great Promise and another example of his Incomparable Love for his children. What an exciting verse there is much to look forward to.

Trudy says 8.10.2011, 3:49 p.m.

This communication placed by the Billy Graham area today is wonderful in unity with what God is doing now. We are using ourselves together. God as understood through the form of Jesus Christ said, “I go to prepare a place for you”. The reality that God is moving everyone and everything with perfection is exceptional. There is nothing as freeing as the adoption of that declaration. How God is doing that can be understood and we can have life aware participating here in some areas. August 10, 2011 This communication is something for the life of physics to return to and to life interested in the earthly circumstance that can be called New Earth, Eternity, Infinity.

Adeline says 8.10.2011, 09:11 a.m.

Don't ever ask God for JUSTICE because there won't be one human alive on this planet. I am so glad and happy that we have THE GOD of MERCY, GRACE, UNCONDITIONAL FORGIVENESS, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, the list goes on and on...

Joe says 8.10.2011, 08:32 a.m.

Amen

Cynthia says 8.10.2011, 08:24 a.m.

I listened to Dr. Graham's sermon on Excuses...Anytime I hear a message from him or Franklin it is basically the same..Jesus Christ loves you and wants to cleanse your soul and take you to heaven to be with Him for eternity. Why is this so hard for someone to believe? Thank you, Lord for my simple mindedness that I do believe and there is No doubt in my mind!!

Gerry says 8.10.2011, 07:29 a.m.

God did not tell, even his own Son the date he would return, however his timing will be perfect. Whenever he chooses, what a Glorious day that will be for All Believers. Thank you Lord for your Holy Promise. I Eagerly wait.

Judy says 8.10.2011, 05:31 a.m.

When you speak of eternal social justice for all-do you mean eternal progressive social justice?

christine haiyan jin says 8.10.2011, 00:22 a.m.

Dear lord God Almighty lord of heaven and earth,Thank thee for sending so many to the heaven to be with thee and the hope for my turn to come.Thank thee for all of thy spiritual articles and feedings which set me often free from evil spirit like the shade or and handkerchief of Peter could also drove out demons of certain kinds. By the way I am churchgoing in Shenzhen. May the Lord forgive the sins of the whole city that worship idols and gain all and bless all to gain the Lord God almighty all the time. In His name give thanks and confess sins.

mick says 8.9.2011, 11:57 a.m.

COME LORD JESUS