1957, J. Paul Getty had become the wealthiest American and lived in almost unimaginable luxury. But even Getty's phenomenal wealth seems insignificant when compared to what God has promised us, Getty would often say, "The meek shall inherit the earth, but not its mineral rights." He was only half right! Getty's life was one of incredible wealth and power, but it is nothing compared to the glory that God has promised His faithful. And he was very, very wrong about the meek not inheriting the earth's mineral rights!
Born in 1892 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Getty had already earned his first million dollars in the Oklahoma oil fields by 1916. But he had only begun!Undaunted by the worldwide Depression, Mr. Getty expanded his oil company holdings by acquiring controlling interests in larger oil enterprises and added high-end estate, such as the Hotel Pierre in New York City. By the close of World War II, Getty was reaching the upper strata of wealth and power. He personally worked with King Saud to secure Saudi Arabian oil rights in what would become some of the largest oil deposits ever discovered. Getty was propelled to an extremity of fortune unknown even to most millionaires, monarchs and other men of power and wealth. After 1959, Getty retired to a rather impenetrable fortress called Sutton Place Manor. This lavish seven-hundred-acre estate outside of London, England became his personal sanctuary where he kept caged lions and giant Alsatian guard dogs. Here, he entertained the most powerful personalities of his day.
Why am I sharing this?
It is because, The True God of the Bible is the one and only God, " The Great I Am"
Our God is Eternal Life (Matt.25:46) with God the Father and Jesus Christ. Those who overcome Satan, who follow and obey God's commandments now (1 John 5:2-3), will inherit eternal life at Christ's return (Revelation 20:4-6). Nothing physical is more wonderful that this my friends, and this should be the main goal of our lives now ( Matt. 6:33). Many had followed that path, to get wealth and wanting to gain infuence and ultimately power.
But, what does your Bible reveal about the physical wealth that God will reveal under Christ's rule? Do you believe what the Lord God, Creator of the entire universe says about that glorious future?
Ezekiel 36:33-36 explains that the desolate lands will be made fertile and rich like the Garden of Eden! And, Isaiah 60:5-18 shows that "the abundance of the sea" and "the wealth of the nations" will be given to those whom Christ restores during His millenial reign. The cities will be majestic, they will be rich in gold and silver and will be safe. And even beyond this time, God the Father will rule from Jerusalem, and that historically much afflicted city will be built of pure gold and precious stones (Revelation 21:18-21)
Where will this fantastic wealth coming from?
One answer is found in Isaiah 60:5. "The abundance of the sea" does not only include fish for food and tidal currents for power, but "A cubic mile of it (sea water) can contain up to 25 tons of gold and up to 45 tons of silver" (Why is the Ocean Salty?) study paper by the United States Geological Survey. Other studies suggest that there are over 9 million tons of gold in the ocean. This is about 150 times the amount of gold mined in human history.
Who is right, God or J. Paul Getty? Will God's Kingdom provides riches,health,abundance,food,safety and happiness beyond what we can imagine?
Is living with Christ in this awesome prosperity worth striving for? if so, then let us "be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving (ourselves") ( James 1:22), so that when Christ returns, He will not say of us, "Why (did) you call me Lord,Lord, and not do the things which I say? ( Luke 6:46 ). Instead we want to hear Him say, " Well done, good and faihtful servant" (Matt. 25:21)
And how can you inherit if you do not have the right?,
When we adpoted a son, my wife and I gave that boy the full right as a son.
And whatever wealth we have he also have that right.
(John 3:1-8) is a very crucial verses regarding a person's future, and their are many scriptures to prove to all that, no one can enter or inherit the Kingdom of God, unless one is born of water and spirit ( meaning baptized in the baptism of Christ at the jordan river, and the spirit ascended like a dove and rested on Jesus), The apostles while praying at the upper room on the day of pentecost, the Holy Spirit came down and filled them all, (Acts 2), It is the same spirit that is given today as a receipt or a seal, proving that if you have the holy spirit in you, then you are born of God. How can you have this gift? It only thru repentance, (meaning turning from, the old ways of life and walking towards the Savior of our soul) (Acts 2:38)
So much more to say, but I thought it be good, sharing to you from my heart to my fellow Boholano's.
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