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Honey From The Rock
Psalm 81:16

"Sweet Stuff From God's Word"

A daily Bible study with Victor Knowles
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GOD'S HOME, OUR HOME

This entry was posted on 06-19-2009 and is filed under HEAVEN.

"Then I heard a great voice from the throne crying: 'See! The home of God is with men, and he will live among them. They shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them..." (Rev. 21:3, The New Testament in Modern English, J. B. Phillips).

In verse one John talked about what he saw (the new Jerusalem). Now he writes about what he heard (the abode, or dwelling place, of God). We have already seen that Heaven is the home of God (Deut. 26:15; 1 Kings 8:30; 2 Chron. 30:27; Isa. 66:1 et al). But now we see that Almighty God, the Creator of the Universe, the Redeemer of Man, the Sustainer of Life, is willing to share His home in Heaven with us. Not only does He live within us (Isa. 57:15; John 14:23) but He will live among us in Heaven. I can't think of any world ruler who would allow that to happen, can you? The White House is sometimes called "the peoples' house" but that is only true during visiting hours. Then, unless you have been invited to stay overnight, you are out of there. Not so with God. Not so with Heaven.

The Amplified New Testament says, "The abode of God is with men, and He will live (encamp, tent) among them, and they shall be His people and God shall personally be with them and be their God." President Teddy Roosevelt was a rugged individualist who loved the great outdoors. I imagine it was a real thrill when friends of the president went "tenting" with him on some of his outdoor excursions. But that pales in comparison with "tenting" with God. He is saying, in essence, "My home is your home. Make yourself at home." He will no doubt visit every mansion in heaven. A knock is heard at the door. "Will you see who that is, dear?" "It's God Himself who has come to see us!" Unlike Adam and Eve in the Garden, we will not scurry to hide or be overcome with fear. For "the home of God is with men." How wonderful is that? In our homes on earth we may have verses from God on our walls, but in Heaven we will have visits from God in our homes!

Hymn/Prayer: "Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last, Till safe in glory my anchor is cast; Through endless ages, ever to be, Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee" (Mrs. C. H. Morris).