Hello, I am finding it difficult to think of "the things above" in heaven, rather than earthly annoyances, because the words about heaven to me, seem a bit pointless?
If we are not going to remember this world when we go to heaven, basically not be ourselves because we're clean "children", then what is my hope? Only to go to heaven but not know It? Because I won't be me anymore?
Someone help make this seem more positive please. Thanks.
Isa 65:17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.
2Pe 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
2Pe 3:11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
2Pe 3:12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
2Pe 3:13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
It is the only way it can be,and no way else,but you will not lose your identity,for you will not know about your identity on earth,so it will not be missed,but when at the New Jerusalem it will seem familiar,for you will have the Spirit forever,and the saints,and the angels,will always felt they have been there,and nowhere else.
The former earth shall pass away,and shall not be remembered,or come to mind,for it is associated with sin and rebellion,and the saints do not have to feel sad for those they knew did not make it.
The New Jerusalem is a place where sin has never been,and sin will never be,and rebellion will never come up again.
The only thing that will continue on from the earth is charity,love in action.
This is the only way it can be to forget the past,and the angels,and saints,start fresh,and remember nothing of sin,and rebellion.
There is no male and female in heaven,for there is no gender between angels,or saints.The only thing that separates a man and a woman is the flesh,but they will put that off,and have a glorified body.The saints will not rememeber any of their relatives,or friends,in the New Jerusalem.You could be next to your dad or mom,and would not even know it,for to know it would mean remembering the earth.