The New Jerusalem

 Ezekiel 40-41; Psalms 128; Revelations 21 

“He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’…The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their splendor into it…The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it.”

Revelation 21:5, 23, 24, 26

The New Jerusalem is Christ’s global capital. While he is making everything new in this global capital, that doesn’t include eliminating the many unique cultures of the nations. The kings of the earth are still recognized for their spheres of authority and responsibility. The nations are still distinguished by their differences, even while they draw their light and inspiration from the New Jerusalem. The glory, honor, and splendor of the nations enhance the New Jerusalem, rather than being a threat to it. The spirit of competition, pride, and conflict is replaced by cooperation, humility and Shalom. 

As those who are citizens of this kingdom already, will we live in this new paradigm as prophetic forerunners?

“Lord Jesus, I embrace your kingdom coming in all its fullness, for your glory.”