Marvellous City

Original writings and character: JOHN
Talk to the author: Eimaldo Vieira
Portuguese Version: Maravilhosa Cidade  Russian Version: kcpyk.blogspot.com
Read also: Eve & Darwin, Ishmael & Isaac and Gospel without Words

 Maybe you're expecting me to talk about Rio de Janeiro, Hong Kong, New York, Jerusalem, or any other beautiful city in the world.
            Certainly, these and many other cities deserve that title. But I'll talk about another wonderful city. That is increasingly becoming the dream of every intelligent being that inhabits this beautiful planet Earth.
            In some minutes you´ll read the next few lines, andl see the difference between the quality of life here and that really wonderful over there.
            What I pass to narrate to you now is not a dream. It is a vision I receive with great humility, gratitude and joy, once it shows me the great dream of my poor soul, the life expectancy of every person who comes into this world.

NEW HEAVEN AND NEW EARTH
            I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for this heaven and this earth that we see now were completely removed from its place. The same happened with the waters of the oceans.
The entire planet is a thing of the past.
            So lovely, I call her the New Jerusalem. It was coming down from the heavens above, sent by the Creator of the city.
Therefore, I do not hear machines in the streets, or beats stakes in construction of new buildings, neither I see beams of bridges over rivers, seas and overpasses.
So beautiful, she reminded me of a bride coming to meet the bridegroom.
I can see the bride beautifully dressed and even hear the sound of a marvellous wedding march. In divine revelation, the Lamb's wife is his beloved church.

ADDRESS OF GOD
            I heard a voice coming out of the throne saying,
The dwelling of God is with human persons. He himself will dwell with them and they shall be his people forever!
             He will wipe out every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, mourning, regret or pain, for the former things have passed away.
            No shouts of children beaten by violent parents.
            No cries of mothers and fathers for the premature death of children, whether by disease, disaster or violence.
No groans of little girls sold by their parents and raped by princes from East and West.
No barbaric sexual mutilation of girls from East and West.
No despair of young women sentenced to cruel death or perpetual imprisonment, because they are women and missing some religious precept, while the he-accomplices escaped for clemency.

ALPHA AND OMEGA
            He that sits upon the throne said,
            Look at all the things that transform old into new. Write, for these words are true.
            Everything is complete. I am the Alpha and the Omega. The beginning and the end of every thing. I will give to drink from the fountain to everyone who is thirsty…

WONDERFUL TOWN
             One of those angels who poured out the seven bowls on earth led me to a great and high mountain, from where I could perfectly see the wonderful city coming down out of heaven .. His glory was the same glory of God and had the appearance of a crystal jasper.
See how beautiful and free from impurities of any kind.

OPEN AND SECURE
            The city had a large wall with twelve gates guarded by twelve angels of God.
Here's how the city is safe, free from any invasion by enemies or foreign forces.
            The twelve gates of the city stood the names of the twelve tribes of Israel.
The great dream of a homeland by Israel totally happy and quiet, only now becomes reality, in the company of all the peoples of the earth.
            The wall of the city had twelve foundations, each bearing the name of an apostle of Jesus Christ ...
 The apostles were responsible for the faithful interpretation and enforcement of the wonderful teachings of Jesus Christ.
            The wall was built of jasper and throughout the whole city was pure gold ...
But once more you can see that there is no place for any kind of physical or spiritual impurity in the wonderful city.
The twelve foundations were twelve precious stones.
Here you can see the same purity and safety of the city and her inhabitants.
            Jerusalem means city of peace. That is why John called the wonderful city of New Jerusalem, new city of peace. Where God is, there is always security and peace.

GATES OF PEARL
            The twelve gates were twelve pearls.
By number twelve, you can verify that entries are totally open and frank to everyone interested in living in the city.
The doors of a single large pearl show that the entrance to the city is one. The only natural gem born by sacrifice is the pearl. Therefore, Jesus is the only gateway to the beautiful city.

LIGHT AND PURITY
            The square was from a pure and transparent gold.
Again you can see that there is no shadow of sin or impurity.
            There were no temples because God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of the city.
            The divine presence causes the large and beautiful city to be a great temple where the crowd of children loves the Father and the Lamb.
            There was no sun or moon because the glory of God and the Lamb illuminates the whole city.
God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all. One can feel that there are perfect conditions for mobility and security all the time, because there is no nights or darkness there.
            The kings of the earth gave their glory to the glory of the city.
Her glory is far above all the pomp that the monarchs on earth have created and lived in their luxurious courts.
            All citizens who live there have their names previously written in the Lamb's book of life.
            What happiness to know that this passport is never denied to any citizen who claims for while still habiting in this valley of tears!

WATER OF LIFE AND TREE OF LIFE
            From the throne of God and of the Lamb, the river of water of life flew.
There is no risk of water shortages because it comes from the abundant source of eternal life.
            In the middle of the square stood the tree of life, casting its foliage on both sides of the river, giving fruit twelve months year and the same leaves brought healing to the nations.
It is the tree that the man lost in Eden, Jesus himself.
No hunger or sickness because he produces fruit all the time and the leaves of the tree ensure healing of the nations represented there.
            The citizens are all servants of the Lamb, they always see his face and his name is written on their faces ....
With free transit in their palaces, they will reign with him forever!

            If you want to ensure your entry and abode in the eternal city, separate one minute of your life and speak it with her Creator, My Father, who are in heaven. I want to assure my input and address in your Marvelous City. I know I do not deserve, but I need. And, as your Son took the guilt of my sin on the cross, I receive him as my Savior and Lord. By my faith, I ask that my name is now written by himself in the book of life. Help me to live the rest of my life for you, your praise and  glory. Amen.

Copyright Eimaldo A. Vieira. Free use of portions, once the author´s name is quoted.

Note: The reading of Revelation 21.1 to 22.5 is recommended.
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