WORSHIPPING GOD IN HEAVEN
 
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What an amazing study the Holy Spirit gave me in Genesis chapter 12. Each verse is practical and prophetic from a numeric point of view and it involves our present and future. If you are interested the link for the last two verses in Genesis 12 clearly pictures our Rapture and Resurrection when everything will be returned back to us that the devil stole or seized out of our possession. The first few verses in Genesis chapter 13 is what I desire to talk about because there is a "New Beginning" after our Rapture/Resurrection is pictured. If you can understand this Abram was ushered out of Egypt (World System) into god's presence(Beth-el). What does this mean in relation to us as Christians and our future? How does this picture fit in with the Church Age,Rapture, and 7 year Tribulation period?
 
These patters and types are mini microscopes in the Word of God but they are there. The Bible moves from one point to another. There is primary interpretation,practical application and prophetic implication. The practical application became clear but the prophetic implication became crystal. First we read of Abram's conversion to the Lord in Genesis chapter 11 which is the very number of confusion. That would have to be a picture of conversion to Jesus Christ and the Church (Body of Christ). What's happening around the world right now? Through the Great Commission or the furtherance of the Gospel people are accepting Jesus Christ into their hearts as their  personal Savior in this world of "confusion." Remember Genesis chapter 11 is the very chapter where the tower of Babel was constructed which is a picture of the New World Order being instituted. A pulling together of a One World Government and Religion. Abram gets converted here and then Genesis chapter 12. God's Governmental Perfection speaks of Abram's growth and his faith being tried or refined in Egypt (World System) and wouldn't you know it-turns out every verse in Genesis chapter 12 is prophetic. Each verse (number) matching it's corresponding meaning. It turns out that these verses typify our present growth/trials and future ending with verse 20 the very number of redemption symbolizing the Rapture of the Church.God's Governmental Perfection speaks of Him being Sovereign,His Providence, or the fact that God is in perfect control working all things out for the good for those that love Him and are called according to His purpose. This is true whether we believe it or not but it helps if we are convicted of this truth because our faith will soar.
 
Abram is converted (chapter 11), his growth,trials,and redemption (chapter 12) and then there is a picture of Abram worshipping God,Beth-el (a type of Heaven) in chapter 13 (Apostasy). Do you see how the picture is forming? Abram is worshipping God at Beth-el in chapter 13 (the very number of Apostasy) after he was ushered out of Egypt. Beth-el is a type of worship or Heaven. 11 Thessalonians 2:3 says "Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come,except there come a falling away first,and that man of sin be revealed,the son of perdition." 11 Thes.2:3 talks about "the apostasy" relating to the day of the Lord." Look at Abram. He is in Heaven as it were worshipping God during the Apostasy (Chapter 13) consciously concerned with adoration toward God. Genesis 13:1 "And Abram went out of Egypt,he and his wife,and all that he had,and Lot with them shows the reunion after the Rapture. Verse 2 "and Abram was very rich in cattle,in silver,and in gold." This verse typifies our inheritance after the Rapture in Heaven. Genesis 13:3 has Abram in Beth-el and verse 4 shows him calling upon the Name of the Lord in worship. Could it be a coincidence that the Church Age,Rapture, and Heaven experience is symbolized in the life of Abram in perfect order? I don't think so. This is a mini prophetic picture in the Word of God symbolizing all these things that prophecy students have been studying for years. Think about it. Abram's hands are raised high in worship during the Apostasy (chapter 13) on earth. Beth-el is a type of worship in Heaven. The Apostasy (number 13) is a type of the day of the Lord on planet earth. Even Revelation chapter 13 pictures the heart and bondage of the Tribulation period. Abram is now in Heaven having been raptured,worshipping God.The Day of the Lord is happening at the same time while Abram is in Heaven.
 
Some people might say that I am reading to much into this. I would still respond that I am not because it fits too perfect. I believe the Church Age,the Rapture and Heaven are all depicted here.What a future God has for His children. It's just enough to get a glimpse of the other side-Heaven !! Glory be to God in the Highest!!  When the Rapture of the Church takes place we will have a "New Beginning" experience in Heaven which is typified in Genesis chapter 13. Out of Egypt (World System) into God's presence (Beth-el). If you have not done so wouldn't it be wise to accept Jesus Christ into your heart so He can Rapture you out of this World into His presence in Heaven before the Day of the Lord. A wise Christian will look forward to this event because this is where our true future lies. In Heaven,in the presence of God,worshipping Him for all eternity. So many signs point to the fact that the Return of Jesus Christ is just seconds away. Are you getting excited? You should because we are going home to be with the Lord very soon!!!
 
See you at The Blessed Hope. The Rapture could not be far off.
    Bob D..