“Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’
will enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.
“Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’
will enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.
…in the end,
the holy people of the Most High
will be given the kingdom,
and they will rule forever and ever.
…I saw someone like a son of man
coming with the clouds of heaven.
He approached the Ancient One
and was led into his presence.
He was given authority, honor and sovereignty
over all the nations of the world,
so that people of every race and nation and language
would obey him.
His rule is eternal—it will never end.
His kingdom will never be destroyed.
I watched as thrones were put in place
and the Ancient One sat down to judge.
His clothing was as white as snow,
his hair like purest wool.
He sat on a fiery throne
with wheels of blazing fire,
and a river of fire was pouring out,
flowing from his presence.
Millions of angels ministered to him;
many millions stood to attend him.
Then the court began its session,
and the books were opened.
God is not a man, so he does not lie.
He is not human, so he does not change his mind.
Has he ever spoken and failed to act?
Has he ever promised and not carried it through?
Listen, I received a command to bless…
Your eternal word, O LORD,
stands firm in heaven.
Your faithfulness extends to every generation
as enduring as the earth you created.
I will bless the LORD who guides me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
I know the LORD is always with me.
I will not be shaken,
for he is right beside me.
(Leoncita Ranch, west Texas)
Do you know how God controls the storm
and causes the lightning to flash from his clouds?
Do you understand how he moves the clouds
with wonderful perfection and skill?