The Word of God points us forward
to “the end times” (Daniel 12:4,7-9,13). There will be a time of
salvation. There will be a time of judgment. Those who have believed in
our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, are called to win others for Him.
Along with the call to be faithful and fruitful servants of the Lord, we
are given a great promise: “Those who lead many people to righteousness
will shine like the stars for ever and ever” (Daniel 12:3).
“At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem”, the keynote of the service was joyful thanksgiving. They gathered together “to celebrate joyfully the dedication with songs of thanksgiving” (Nehemiah 12:27). “On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy” (Nehemiah 12:43). They sang “songs of praise and thanksgiving to God” (Nehemiah 12:46). This joyful thanksgiving is only a foretaste of the greater joy and thanksgiving of heaven: “There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away” (Revelation 21:4). In the city of God, “the glory of God” will be shining with everlasting brightness (Revelation 21:23). The Church of God will be “prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband” (Revelation 21:2). The beautiful picture of the godly wife in Proverbs 31 gives us an outline of what God is seeking to do in His people. It is summarized in Proverbs 31:30: “A woman who fears the Lord is to be
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