Very interesting, Heather. My question then is ... at the end of the book ... Rev 21:4 it says “He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away." So now I’m wondering if this is a clue we will be observing the Great White Throne judgment and perhaps recognizing some loved ones/friends/co-workers/former neighbors and how about all those during the millennium period we were assigned jobs to and got to know and they ended up following satan at the end when he was loose for a short season? Or does Rev 21:4 automatically apply when we reach heaven without any sad event needing to occur? Rev 21's God wiping away tears regards the glorification of everyone else that is not us and that did not participate in the first resurrection in Rev 20. But it's more than that. There are others who will have been glorified on earth and will share the rule and reign with Christ for 1,000 years, but they won't have had access to God the Father in the throne room like we did. God the Father cannot dwell among the unperfected. That's how you know it's us glorified people in the throne room in Rev 7. Everyone else has to wait to be with Him until after the GWT. The rapture is a blessing. We get access to God the Father 1,007 years before everyone else. In Rev 21, you see everyone else now perfected and them getting to be with Him, too. Dear Tender Reed, You're still here, so God still has a plan for you! A part of that plan is to fellowship with us. I know we all are inspired and uplifted by your posts. Bless your heart Sis! I try to be a blessing whenever I can. Even unto the lurkers! I know I'm not everyone's cup of tea, but ultimately my heart is to bless the Lord! Might as well enjoy one another while we're down here as well! I appreciate your heart, as like so many others here! God always liked you best! TR He likes us all the best!
