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Are there dogs and other pets in heaven? Perhaps we should withhold judgment on the question until we consider that around God’s throne in heaven are living creatures that resemble a lion, a calf, and an eagle, If our vision of heaven includes a spectacular and sublimely beautiful arrangement of all that we consider beautiful on earth, then we have to allow to be in heaven our animals, Niagara Fall, the seven wonders of the world, all the beautiful sunrises and sunsets, the stature of icicles, the dazzling facets of jaspers, carnelians and emeralds, and such to reflect the glory of God in heaven.
God is worthy of glory, honor, and power because God created all things and because of God’s will they have come to be and were created. If the vision of the Book of Revelation is a vision of the end of time, then we can expect exceedingly great beauty and glory, not condemnation and horror because God has triumphed in all God’s creation.
If recent events seem like the end of time for us, then we should be able to relax since God is in complete control of everything. If going through the present time seem difficult, then God is with us as we are going through it.
Lions, calves and eagles, thunders, jewels, and lightning reflect the grandeur of God. They can also give us reassurance. The Book of Revelation is a book of the end of time. It is a spoiler for us because it gives us the lasting and climactic message, that we have won, the victory is ours in Christ. We need have no fears, let us celebrate the victory with our pets and the whole of God’s creation.
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