Heralds Digest

http://bible.us/psa1.2.nkjv But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. A sympathy delight in the affair of people draws passion to participate in counseling, mentorship, but sometimes in destructive criticism. This implies that the limit of good sympathy is the boundary between righteousness and unrighteousness. Unlike sympathy delight, ‎the inspired Psalms present the blessedness in righteous delight: avoiding the counsel of the ungodly, the path of sinners and the seat of the scornful. For example, a delight for peace in marital problem will not promote divorce as perceived solution to irreconcilable differences in relationships. Counsel, path, or assembly which violates the law of God may sound reasonable to man, it does not attract the blessing of God. Whereas, the delayed laughter of a Righteous Delight will not only guarantee non-denial; it laughs best at the right season.

"He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!". (Revelation 22:20 NKJV) Empty expectation in life can easily be accepted as a sign of idleness. Whereas idle minds are not necessarily unoccupied. They are actually prepared as satan's workshop, bearing negative expectations. Besides, active minds are equally occupied with the needs on earth; while necessary preparation for the end of earth is ignored. But while the statement of the Lord through current events in all the nations of world " Surely I am coming quickly " cannot be mistaken, the expectations of many are obviously mistaken by their attachments to personal agenda. Therefore, the grace to daily expect the coming of the Lord cannot be obtained outside a daily devotion with the Lord.

"For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book." (Revelation 22:18 NKJV) Any reader of the book of Revelation understands the challenge with consistent interpretation at every instance of God's revelation. The sincere struggle with interpretation can provide different acceptable revelations, depending on the circumstances of the people of God. For example, the revelation of Jesus Christ to the church in Ephesus (a romance Lover) was different to His revelation to the church in Smyrna (a fearless Lord), and each of the other churches. Notwithstanding, deliberate misinterpretation can be motivated by selfish or personal gain. Whereas, God's revelations represent serious warnings targeted at the deliverance of unwary souls from future damnation or plagues. Therefore, there is no consideration for selfish interest of individuals in God's welfar...

"And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely." (Revelation 22:17 NKJV) The opportunity cost on the pursuit of the material things of life is often covered by the lousiness of promotions, possessions, and prosperity. Whereas the soul of man is famished by every distraction from the race of godliness. Being the source of the problem for the misplace of priority, the reward system on earth appears comfortable with the strength of its soft promotion in the heart of man. Actually, as the body desires comfort, the soul should thirst for the refreshment of the spirit. Otherwise, the water of life (real reward) could be lost in the pursuit of the wealth of life (fake reward).

"But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life." (Revelation 21:27 NKJV) The New Jerusalem as the city of God is more glorious than the mortal man can expressed. As an epitome of the glory of God, the building materials are made of precious stones, the tabernacle reveals the presence of God, while His glory gives the light. But as the Lamb's bride, the preparation of the New Jerusalem in heaven signifies the expected preparation of the Church of Christ on earth. The Lamb's bride will not accommodate anything that defiles, no matter how intense the pressure from the world.

"He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son." (Revelation 21:7 NKJV) Sin is inherited by man by virtue of the fall through Adam and Eve. Inspite of the grace of God through faith in the atoning blood of the Son of God, Jesus Christ, freedom from sin remains a continuous battle until the end of life. However, the overcomers are those who maintains the clear understanding of the difference between " all things " and " these things ". The things that the eyes and the senses of man can see and feel today may constitute a strong source of temptation; but they are largely the destroyers of the joy of a potential overcomer. The battle of life is lost when the promised " all things " from God are substituted for the paraded " these things " of the world.

"And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books." (Revelation 20:12 NKJV) Judgment in the court of law is based on superior statement or status. It implies that the concept of court of justice is remote to the system of the world. Even the decisions in the supreme court are subject to controversy because they are made by natural beings. Unlike the court of law, the White Throne Judgment will show no regard for statements and status. The small and the great will appear before the just God to know their fate. Deeds and works on every single day in life are captured in the books. Appearance before this throne will merely be for conviction and evidence of justice. God's Judgment Day will be a day of eternal damnation for all who will miss the First Resurrection.