We’ve mentioned that we will worship in eternity, because the pictures of the Throne Room in Heaven that are found in Revelation all contain an element of worship, whether by Creation or by what is believed to signify the saints of God. We also read about the Warrior, who must take up his elements of warfare, be trained and skilled in them, so that when the times for battle arise, we can fight alongside our King who is counting on us to wage war with Him against our enemy. The third role I’d like to discuss is that of the Ruler/Judge.
Category: Bible
Eternal Roles 2
Where the eternal role of worship is one that is probably mentioned most often, and usually by those inclined to be worship leaders or worship focused pastors, in this post I’d like to discuss a role that is not discussed or presented to us regularly. This is the role of the Warrior.
Eternal Roles 1
I’ve been away from writing for a while, so let’s jump into the Eternity series. Our last post on this topic was aimed at explaining that we are being prepared now for the tasks that will be given to us at the end of time and in eternity. I quoted from a book called, Destined for the Throne, and if you haven’t read this book, I would suggest you do. If nothing else, it will get you thinking about concepts that you cannot turn a blind eye to; you must take the time to study, discuss and consider what is delivered in this book.
The Book of Revelation gives a pretty startling picture of Heaven, the troubles that await the end of time here in Creation, and a glimpse into eternity. With just a quick glance through the pages of Revelation, I’ve found four roles that we can consider ourselves being prepared for in our currently daily lives that we will only later fulfill. Let’s take a look at them.
An Eternal Destiny
Having taken some time to get the idea across that our everyday actions have the potential for eternal consequence, and having given some time for it all to sink in, let’s move on to the second section of Living in Light of Eternity: our present lives are a training ground for our eternal lives.
I have to admit that for a long time I never would have considered this point. It was first present to me in a book study in my first church. The pastor rallied us together for a seemingly simple discussion regarding a book that I hadn’t heard of before, but has shaped for me a very different understanding of life in the now.
The Hope Chapter
We often hear 1 Corinthians 13:13 quoted: “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love” (NKJV). We’re quick to remember that 1 Corinthians 13 is Paul’s great discourse on love. And Hebrews 11 is the chapter on faith, regularly referred to as the Hall of Fame of Faith.
Have you ever wondered where the chapter on hope is? It’s a strange thing, I know, but who talks about the “Hope chapter” like we throw around the love chapter and the faith chapter? Maybe it’s easier to pick up on love and faith than it is hope, and I’ll get back to that a bit later on. I think I found that hope chapter this week in my devotional reading.
Chris MacKinnon 