Psalm 36:6 “.... You, LORD, preserve both people and animals.” “Preserve” means to keep from decay. I claim this verse to mean all those who are saved and their beloved pets will live again in heaven. In the Millennium the curse is lifted ... the wild animals will all be tamed and chances are they will talk again. Isaiah 11:6 “The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them.” Since the curse is uplifted does that mean all the people and animals born in the Millennium Kingdom will not have any more birth defects? If so, wouldn’t that mean all sheep would be eligible for the slaughter and you no longer have to be picky in choosing the one without spot or blemish since they all will be perfect? Can you imagine when the priest(s) have to kill a lamb for the blood sacrifice ... won’t that lamb be talking back and saying “Oh no, me .... why me?” How hard is that going to be for the priest to hear that? :wacko: Also, since “the Lord, preserves both people and animals” ... just wondering if the slaughtered sheep will eventually live again later on? Perhaps be rebirth and then later say .... hi, I’m back! B-) Or not? Just wondering your thoughts? :feedback Indeed the Lord wants also to redeem His creation, to the inclusion of animals. I can't argue with scripture but can't for the life of me understand why animal sacrifices will need to continue after the sacrifice of Christ! That said, can't believe that animal sacrifice will continue in the New Heaven and Earth. Secondly, I guess people being born in the Millennium will need to understand the sacrifice of Christ on a first hand basis. They must experience what we experienced, both good and bad. I question as to whether animals ever had the ability to speak, ever. Just as martyr's are reward I would imagine there is something in it for the animals as well. But's let's be clear here, Man was the crown of His creation, not the angels and not animals. I think we being created in God's image and likeness must trump all other creation, as this seems to be the heart of God. Sadly this particular delienation seems to be obscured, even more so with animal lovers! Should we love animals more so than a beautiful sunrise or sunset, or a new born baby? I think not!!! TR Good point T.R about man being the crown of God’s creation because we were made in His image ... and not the angels and animal kingdom. Just wondering when the wild animals are tamed ... does anyone have a wish to have one for a pet? I would love to have a talking cub bear With regards to animals having the power of speech. Let us remember that Satan was second only to God in knowledge, power, beauty and glory. He was a cherub who was the worship leader of Heaven! When he is seen in the Garden as a snake, this was simply the appearance or form that he chose, not his natural estate. And in the form of this one snake, he alone exhibited the power of speech. The only other time an animal spoke with the tongue of men was Balam's ass. And this was a divine intervention by God on a one time basis. These were the exceptions to the rule. Just as like the rule that none would be raised from the dead and reappear to the son's of men, so too when Samuel was raised from the Abraham's bosom and appeared to Saul. This was solely and expressly accomplished by a sovereign act of God! There have been many who have been raised from the dead or had NDE's, but this was accomplished prior to their final disposition. It's wonderful to enjoy and thank God for His creation in all it's forms. But when it becomes idol worship no matter how well meaning it is, it abhorrent before the Lord. He truly is mindful of even an sparrow falling! Now as to why the Lord sacrificed an animal to provide "skins" for Adam and Even" when other measures could have been employed, speaks to God's comparison of Christ's ultimate sacrifice. Indeed the whole concept of living sacrifices is a bloody and ugly adventure! But this is the model and medium that the Lord chose. Why? Who can say! Truly animals are to be enjoyed by men, but the love of animals IMHO is likened unto the love of money! Were there not an animal to be found in Heaven, there would be no loss to consider in lieu of the glories that Heaven would contain! TR Therein lies a powerful lesson for us all! Regardless of our position in Christ or any titles that we may have, Lucifer's fall from glory teaches that our status doesn't save us. And even with the Word telling us that the heart is continually evil, who but the Lord knows this. Even our hearts or mindset don't save us! Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Now back to animals. Who know's, perhaps animals will done away with in the New Heaven and Earth?! I personally can enjoy many things other than the presence of animals. I have always enjoyed birds inparticular, and salt water fishes! Truthfully, the draw of being in Heaven and in His presence and in the presence of the saints will be more than enough for me. But should the Lord allow me to enjoy the animalistic part of His creation, all well and good! I think they will be most prominent during the Millennium. But the interactions that I look forward to are not limited to any one animal. TR
