Now these are the names of the tribes. From the north end to the coast of the way of Hethlon, as one goeth to Hamath, Hazarenan, the border of Damascus northward, to the coast of Hamath; for these are his sides east and west; a portion for Dan.
A New Lot
The new heavens and the new earth are of such different proportions that the lots given to the tribes of Israel in the days of Joshua just won’t do. Each tribe is to be given a new portion. And it is such that, while there is a description given in the passage, it is one that is of little use in our current environment.
I see something constant.
The tribes continue to exist into eternity. And so do we. The soul of man never dies. Neither does our identity. We do not leave this world to become part of some universal “force.” We are individuals here and we will be individuals in the next life. Just as Moses and Elias met with Christ on the Mount of Transfiguration,[1] demonstrating that they still existed and were still identifiable, we will, in the next world, still exist and still be identifiable.
I see something new.
New heavens, a new earth, a new Jerusalem with a new temple. Having things familiar is comforting to all of us. But having all things new, with no sin, no death, no corruption - these are things not to be feared but treasured, cherished, and looked forward to.
I see something mysterious.
The unknown is always a bit frightening. There is much about the future life in eternity that is unknown. We speculate. We can, as I have done here, draw some implications about that future life. But we cannot know for certain. These are issues of faith.
Trusting God for our eternity is not only wise but necessary.
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Eternal Allotments: Implications for Heaven
[1] Matthew 17:3-4 (KJV)
And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.
Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
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