HMM? MAYOR OVER

LONDON, THEN TOKYO,

THEN HONG KONG…

HEAVEN & ETERNITY #9

The Parable of the Minas (Luke 19:11-27) primarily relates to how believers should maximize and optimize resources and opportunities the Lord has given us; to serve God and advance His Kingdom, even as we await His return.  This parable is quite similar to the Parable of the Talents (Matt 25:14-30).

What fires my imagination and excitement is the reward that “the man of noble birth” in the parable gave to the faithful servants: “Well done, my good servant!  Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.”  “You take charge of five cities.”

If we could take these rewards above literally, it could mean that “taking charge of cities” may be one way where the faithful would reign with Jesus Christ after the Parousia!

When would and how could the above take place?  One possibility would be during the 1000 years of the Millennium (Rev 20).  Wow!!!  If this hypothesis comes to pass, then maybe I will make a humble request to the Almighty God to allow me to serve as Mayor over London for 150 years… then move over to Tokyo for 180 years… and then Hong Kong for 100 years… and then… and then…

Hahaha!  I am well aware of the many contradicting theories and views regarding the Millennium.  If the hypothesis above is all but a fantasy, no problem at all!  I will still get to reign with Christ in whatever ways He decides.  I just need to remain faithful to Him right now, right here on Planet Earth; and wait eagerly to see Him face to face one day!  Amen!!!

IMPORTANT NOTES:

I started thinking quite a lot about heaven a few years ago.  I read some books and listened to some messages.  There are really not too much materials on this subject.  And because of this, perhaps many Christians may have got seriously wrong ideas about Heaven.  I think Churches should be preaching and teaching more about Heaven.

This HEAVEN & ETERNITY Series is not meant to be a theological discourse.  My hope is to provoke us to be a little bit more heavenly minded.  Indeed there are many uncertainties and controversies… which should not lead to dismay but rather excitement.  It’s like the excitement of anticipating a vacation to an exotic country we have never been before.

Please note that the photographs used in series are mostly not mine.  Some are downloaded from the internet, while others are from my friends.