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NASB | Revelation 21:4 and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 21:4 and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be death; there will no longer be sorrow and anguish, or crying, or pain; for the former order of things has passed away." [Is 25:8; 35:10] |
Bible Question: My husband was killed six years ago. He used to put "2's" in my pager that was our sign of I love you 2 or "1's" meaning remember who really is #1 and pray. Since his death when I was at my lowest ever...I keep seeing "2's" and "1's"...it seems as though he knows. I remember when he died a friend quoted me a scripture about Heaven and it said something like "you will not know things of this world" Do you know where it is in the Bible? What are your feelings on this matter? I have had so many people tell me about things the experienced after the death of someone so close. Or is it the enemy trying to divert my thoughts away from the Lord and on James? I would really appreciate any comments. Thank you. Bobbette Cook |
Bible Answer: Greetins Bobbette Cook: If I understand your post correctly you are asking "Do our loved ones who are now in the glory remember earth and the loved ones they have left behind?" I believe that God would have us remember those who have gone before. We read "The memory of the just is blessed..."(Proverbs 10:7) In the scriptures the memory of those who died in faith as found in Hebrews 11 are of great example and inspiration for us. Likewise, the memories which we have with a loved one in Christ, can sustain us and cause us to give glory to God for his love to us. In 2 Cor. 5:8 we read that the person who knows Christ when they die, they will be absent from the body and present with the Lord. I believe the word "present" has the sense of conscious presence with the Saviour. In Luke 16:19-31 the Lord Jesus gives us a glimpse into eternity for two men. The man who was lost definitely had a memory and was worried about his 5 brothers. On the other hand, the man who died right with God was comforted. In Rev. 5:9-10 we read of the song of the redeemed: "They sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book and open the seals thereof; for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred and tongue, and people and nation; And hast made us unto God kings and priests..." In this song I believe that when we are with Christ that we will appreciate what he has done for us and will praise him for eternity. However, our focus will be on him and there will be no place for regret or sorrow. When I think of the many loved ones who have crossed to the other shore, I take great comfort in these words "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." (1 Cor. 2:9) There is so much which God has chosen not to reveal to us at this time, but we rest in him by faith knowing that he doeth all things well. God bless you Robert |