43. Gods Promise New Heaven / New Earth
Chapter 43: Promised Land
43 - Bĕyth Yeshimoth – ית הישׁימותבּ H1020 = “house of the desolation” as far as Aḇĕl Shittim – ָא ֵבל ַה ִּׁש ִּׁטים H63 = “meadow of acacias”.
Chapter 43: The Promised Land — From House of Desolation to Meadow of Acacias
The horizon glowed with a soft, golden light as the first rays of dawn stretched across the land. The dark storm clouds had cleared—no thunder, no lightning—only a silence so deep that it seemed almost sacred. The earth beneath their feet was cracked, dry, and scarred—like a land that had endured the fiercest storms. But now, after all those years of wandering, waiting, fighting, and kneeling in faith, God’s promise was finally coming true.
Nancy stood at the forefront, tears rolling down her cheeks, heart pounding in her chest. Her eyes drank in the vastness—the green, fertile land spread out like a gift waiting to be claimed. No longer were they just pilgrims or wanderers. Now they were heirs—owners of the land promised since the days of Abraham.
And yet, as she looked around at her family—the kids holding each other, their faces streaked with dirt and tears, their little bodies trembling with hope—they knew the journey had been about more than land. It had been about the faith to believe when all seemed lost, about trusting the God who never failed His promises.
From Desolation to Abundance
The land ahead was teeming with life: rivers rushing past, lush vineyards growing, fields bursting with wheat and grain. Where once there was only dust, now there was abundance—a picture of divine provision, flowing from the throne of heaven. God’s love had carved a new destiny over generations, and now it was alive among them.
Nancy whispered softly, her voice filled with awe, “Look at this—God’s never failed us. He promised us this land. It was dead, dry, and impossible—but His love turned deserts into gardens, death into life. We aren’t just crossing into a new place—we’re walking into His eternal promises.”
Their long, weary journey was over—the wilderness behind them—but the real journey—the lifelong walk of faith—STILL continues. Because now, they were free to live in the fullness of His kingdom—no longer slaves, but sons and daughters of the King.
The Ultimate Promise — A New Heaven and New Earth
Nancy gazed beyond the land—up into the heavens—their future stretched forever. The glorious city of Revelation shimmered like a jewel—the New Heaven, the new Earth—perfect, free from pain, death, tears, and sorrow. That divine promise was no longer just “future,” but a present hope—the hope that Jesus had already purchased for them at the cross.
She whispered, “This land is just the beginning. One day, everything here will be replaced—marred by sin and pain—by a new heaven and a new earth. God’s glory will fill every space, and His perfect peace will reign forever.”
The wilderness had been a place of delay, discipline, and testing—all of it necessary for growth. But now, all that trouble had become a stepping stone—a foundation of faith—leading them to eternal joy. Their pain, their waiting—everything—was part of a divine plan to prepare hearts for eternity.
Walking in His Power and His Promises
Standing in that moment of divine fulfillment, Nancy lifted her voice with fierce confidence: “We’ve seen His power—how He fought for us—how He made a way through impossible mountains, giants, and darkness. And I promise you—His victory isn’t just in the future. It’s in us, here and now—walking in His power, in His love, in His glory.”
She looked into her family’s eyes—her children, her husband—full of hope and faith. “We’re not just waiting for the promise. We’re living it—trusting Him to finish what He started, and carrying His hope into every part of our lives. Because what He’s begun, He will surely bring to completion.”
The land around them shimmered with divine light—a promise fulfilled. No more wandering. No more delay. Just divine victory—His glory illuminating every corner of their new home, and their hearts overflowing with gratitude.
Because the ultimate promise—the new heaven and the new earth—is already theirs. It’s written in heaven’s scroll, secured by His blood, sealed in His love. And today, they are walking into that promise—not just as recipients but as heirs—filled with faith, hope, and unshakable love.
The journey isn’t just about land—it’s about living in His eternal presence, His perfect peace, and His everlasting glory—forever, and ever, and ever.
Gods Promise New Heaven / New Earth
The story of the Children of Israel’s Exodus and the Christian teaching of the Promised Land, God’s Promise, and the New Heaven and New Earth are deeply connected through the theme of divine promises and ultimate restoration. During their journey, the Israelites left Egypt—symbolizing bondage and sin—and moved toward the Promised Land, a land flowing with milk and honey. This land represented God’s covenant promise to give His people a place of abundance, peace, and divine blessing, fulfilling His covenant with Abraham and reaffirming His faithfulness.
In Christian teaching, the Promised Land is a symbol of the believer’s inheritance in Christ—an eternal rest and divine destiny. The ultimate fulfillment is found in the New Heaven and New Earth (Revelation 21), where God promises a new creation free from pain, death, and sorrow. This promise is rooted in God’s unwavering faithfulness to His covenant, demonstrating that His plan for restoration and eternal life is sure.
The Israelites’ journey teaches believers that God’s promises are trustworthy, calling them to trust in His faithfulness even when the fulfillment seems delayed. Just as God led Israel into the Promised Land, He will bring believers into the fullness of His eternal kingdom—what He has prepared for those who love Him. The New Heaven and New Earth represent the culmination of God's plan, where His promises of eternal life, divine presence, and perfect peace will be fully realized.
In conclusion, the Exodus points to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, both in the Promised Land and the eternal promise of the New Heaven and New Earth. Believers are encouraged to hold on to these promises, trusting in God's goodness and anticipating the glorious future He has prepared for His children—an everlasting kingdom filled with His glory.
There were 42 stages in their journey, which lasted 40 years. 14 of these stages all took place in the first year. The last 8 stages all took place between Aharon's death and Moshe's, so they actually stayed each place nearly two years on average (20 places in 38 years). Many of these places were probably not in the Sinai Peninsula as tradition has it, but rather on the Saudi Arabian Peninsula, which is much larger and much easier to truly wander aimlessly in. But there were not supposed to be as many as there were. Our journey back does not have to take so long if we do what we are supposed to do and avoid the pitfalls they chose to fall into.
So, as we as we have looked at the Wilderness Journeys, we are reminded that no stage in our lives – and no segment of history – is an island onto itself. Each phase is part of a longer journey, leading to a destination. Knowing that every life experience, even the harshest ones we may face, are simply steps leading us to another, better place, and that everything is on its way to another, better place – well then this alone can help us get through the loneliest moments.
Awareness of the fact that we are on a journey in Messiah, as we sojourn here, at all times also infuses each step with profound hope and urgency – to ensure that it will lead us to a destination.
May you be inspired to truly enjoy your Wilderness Journey in Messiah!
lift up His face to you and give God ;make His face shine upon you and give you favour God ;bless you and guard you God you peace!
Shalom – and travel well – for the best is yet to come!