After Armageddon, a Paradise Earth; Continued

 For over 1,900 years there was a gathering together of the "little flock" of 144,000 Christians who will rule with Christ. Only  a few of these are left on earth; more are already ruling with Christ  in heaven. (Luke 12:32; Revelation 20:6) But speaking of other Christian, Jesus said: "I have other sheep, which are not of the fold [of the "little flock"]; Those also I must bring, and they will listen to my voice, and they will become one flock, one shepherd." (John 10:16) A "great crowd" of these "other sheep" are now being gathered.  They will also make up the first ones of the "new earth." Jehovah will protect them through "the great tribulation" at the end of this wicked system to live on the earthly paradise. - REVELATION 7:9, 10, 13-15.

After Armageddon, another  miracle will add to the paradise conditions. Animals such lions, tigers, and leopards, and bears, which now can be dangerous, will be at peace. How fine then to take a walk in the woods and to be joined for awhile by a lion at your side, and perhaps by a big bear!  Never again will anybody need to fear another living thing. 

Note: Good, because I every time I see any animal wild or otherwise, I want to hug them and kiss them. I love animals! 

Yet no matter how beautiful the homes and gardens, how kind and loving the people, or how friendly the animals, if we grew sick, grew old and died there would still be sadness. But who can bring perfect health to all? Human governments have failed to wipe out cancer, heart troubles and other diseases. Yet even if they were to do so, doctors admit that this would not stop people from aging. We would still grow old. In time our eyes would grow dim, our muscles would weaken, our skin would wrinkle and the organs inside our bodies would break down. Death would follow. How sad!

Next time: After Armageddon, a Paradise Earth; Conclusion

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