By: Tom Haltom
We often hear people say, "I am just trying to find myself". They wonder why they are here and how does their life fits into the overall panorama of things taking place on earth? Through the ages, mankind has always wondered why we are here. Could there be some greater purpose for life on earth of which we are unaware? Some 3000 years ago a man of God, named David (the 2nd king of ancient Israel) asked the same question. Notice what David had to say in the Holy Bible.
Psalms - Chapter 8 Verses: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
- 1. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.
- 3. When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
- 4. What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
- 5. For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.
- 6. Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:
Why would the Great GOD who created this seemingly endless universe be so vitally concerned about sinful and rebellious mankind? The United States, which has been, blessed far above all nations on earth. There are many people in our country who don't want GOD in our government, our public schools, or in our families. They deny God's very existence, his law, and his way of life. Even though we have rejected him, knowing the evil nature of man, our loving and merciful GOD has an awesome and a wonderful purpose for human life and is concerned about the welfare of all humanity. Our modern mankind would love to conquer the universe by traveling through outer space. However, the normal life expectancy of man will not permit it. From the beginning of man's creation, God has only given him dominion over the earth.
Genesis – Chapter: 1 Verse: 26
- 26. And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
Psalms - Chapter 8 Verses: 6,7, 8
- 6. Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:
- 7. All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field;
- 8. The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.
Basically, we are earth bound creatures, but there will be a time in the coming world tomorrow that will change mankind forever.
Hebrews - Chapter 2 Verse: 5
- 5. For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.
Mark - Chapter 1 Verses: 14, 15 (The coming Kingdom of GOD)
- 14. Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
- 15. And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Isaiah - Chapter 9 Verses: 6,7
- 6. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
- 7. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, Mr. Tom Haltom, Minister * Telephone: (847) 864-9182 July 2009 Edition and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth-even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
Hebrews - Chapter 2 Verses: 6,7, 8
- 6. But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
- 7. Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
- 8. Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
Hebrews Chapter 2 Verses 6 and 7 is a repeat of Psalms Chapter 8 Verses 3 to 6, expanding on David’s writings in Psalms Chapter 8 Verses 3 to 6. Notice that Hebrews Chapter 2, Verse 8 is speaking not only of the earth but includes outer space and the universe.
If we have truly repented and accepted Jesus Christ and the Spirit of GOD lives in us and if we are obeying Him, we are now heirs with Jesus Christ.
Romans - Chapter 8 Verses: 16,17,18
- 16. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
- 17. And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
- 18. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
We will be given eternal life, changed into a spirit, born son or daughter of the great GOD as Jesus Christ is today. We shall become an inheritor of all our great GOD and heavenly FATHER owns.
Revelation – Chapter 21 Verses: 6, 7
- 6. And he said unto me, it is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
- 7. He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
2ND Corinthians – Chapter 6 Verses: 16, 17, 18
- 16. And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
- 17. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
- 18. And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
As we all know, our planet is in extreme turmoil. Even though the problems of today are seemingly insurmountable, our creator GOD in all His magnificence, power and love, knows exactly what is taking place and at His appointed time: He is going to fulfill all the righteous hopes, dreams, and desires of man.
Mathew Chapter 6 – Verses: 9,10 (Jesus said:)
- 9. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
- 10. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
"When you pray say our FATHER which art in heaven hallowed be thou name, thy kingdom come, thou will be done on earth as it is in heaven". There is a stupendous future yet ahead for all humanity. May our great GOD hasten that day, because that prayer will become a reality on earth."
