Many countries’ coastlines are littered with plastic and debris, and there is an “island” of plastic more than the twice the size of Texas in the Pacific Ocean where currents have accumulated the debris. Marine litter is a huge ecological problem. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply fill the earth and subdue it have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Continue your study of angels, demons, and heaven with these other articles by David Jeremiah: Angels and Demons Q&A What Do Angels Look Like? What Does the Bible Really Say About Guardian Angels? Who Is Lucifer? What Does the Bible Say About Angels? Understanding Heaven’s Mighty Warriors What Does the Bible Say About Lucifer, Demons, and the Nephilim? Understanding the Origins of Evil Embracing Eternity: Is There Life After Death? What Kind of Rewards Will Believers Receive in Heaven? Do I Have a Guardian Angel? And Other Questions Answered About Angels The Loss of a Loved One: Moving From Grief to Hope Do Children Go to Heaven? What Happens to the Souls of Little Ones When They Die? 8 Heavenly Truths That Can Change Your Life Today What Will I Do in Heaven? Do Dogs Go to Heaven? And Other Questions You’ve Wondered About Heaven 3 Biblical Truths for Handling Grief What Happens When We Die? 4 Biblical Answers to Common Questions 9 Insider Secrets About Heaven Pop Quiz: Will I Go to Heaven? What Does the Bible Say About Heaven? 65 Passages to Get You Started Am I Going to Heaven? The American Lives Film Project, Inc., 1996. He knows the way through the wilderness, and He leads us one step at a time.ġ Thomas Jefferson- A Film by Ken Burns (DVD edition). He has promised to go with us every step of the way, and we’ll never face floods or fires without His grace providing the strength we need and the guidance necessary to go forward. Most importantly, we can cast all our cares upon the Lord. Whether we are walking alongside someone who is grieving or experiencing the grief ourselves, we can find peace in the unfailing hope that is in store for those who have passed and those who remain. Grieving is a natural and healthy process. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you” (Isaiah 43:2). “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When we find ourselves having to endure unbearable pain and heartache, He promises to be right there with us. To that end, God comforts us in our time of tribulation so that we can in turn comfort others (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). We belong to Him, and He delights in using us for His glory. However, Christianity teaches that the same God who created the world cares about its every detail-the sparrows in the sky (Matthew 10:29), the lilies in the field (Matthew 6:28–29), and the hairs on our head (Luke 21:18).įar from being lost orphans, we are His adopted sons and daughters. In reflecting on Jefferson’s response to his wife’s passing, one historian noted that he “never could come to terms with grief.” 1 Jefferson believed in an impersonal God in other words, a God who created the world but then withdrew, neither overseeing it nor caring about His creation. They have passed into the presence of Almighty God where they will enjoy endless fellowship with Him. In that sorrow, we can cling to the assurance that in eternity their momentary pain is all but forgotten. Part of grieving involves the immense sorrow we feel when we watch loved ones pass away. Hello Jesus! Hello heaven! Hello golden streets, glorified bodies, endless days, and the fresh air of New Jerusalem! We are God’s children and we will live forever in His presence, healed of our brokenness: physical, mental, and emotional. But we’ll soon put aside the tent of our earthly body, and what a relief! Goodbye hardship and heaviness. We have the promises of God to help us in difficult days, and we have the Holy Spirit within us. He spoke of “looking forward to these things” and “ for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells” (2 Peter 3:13-14). He wasn’t discouraged he was looking forward to the future. Peter wrote his final letter shortly before his execution.
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