A wolf, a leopard, a lion, a bear, an asp, and an adder: all will live together with the lamb, the kid, the calf, the fatling, and the cow. They will lie down together with their children. They will eat together, and they will eat the same things. All of God’s creatures will be filled with the spirit of the Lord, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of courage and might, and the spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord, and we will be restored.
We will take care of the world that God gave us. From steadfastness and encouragement, we will have hope. We will live in harmony with one another, and together, our voices will be as one to glorify our God, the Father Almighty.
The poor in spirit will have the kingdom of heaven. The mourning will be comforted. The meek will inherit the earth. Those hungry and thirsting for righteousness will be filled. The merciful will obtain mercy. The pure in heart will see God. The peacemakers will be called children of God. The persecuted for righteousness’ sake will have the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who believe in Christ when men revile and persecute them. All will rejoice and be exceedingly glad for great will be their reward in heaven.
Nothing will hurt or destroy us for we will be blessed with the full knowledge of the Lord, larger than all the waters covering the earth. Our combined beliefs in God and our love of one another will sustain us when we put Him first in our lives. Peace, rather than hatred, will reign over the earth in the birth of One who comes to lead us. His light will conquer death and darkness.
Anna Hartt
