The wild screams of people driven by demons shall be silenced, as though the ocean came and covered the land, and then withdrew, leaving quietness and peace—as must have been true in the days of Noah.

Then the Lord's people shall begin to rebuild. The practice of agriculture will fill the world in place of factories so there is abundance of food for everyone. No more little African children dying from lack of protein—a continual reminder of the wickedness of self-seeking man.

But there shall be cities—marvels of architecture and technology. In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, which He shall give liberally to His saints in order that they may construct a marvelous civilization. The secrets of light and gravity will be revealed so that the cities may ascend many miles into the air. The people will not be crushed to the ground, being able to rise only by the burning of massive amounts of fuel, the expenditure of tremendous energy.

All kinds of scholarship shall be encouraged. There will be vast libraries. Art and music studios will abound. Every good and worthwhile activity shall prosper under the rule of the Christ and His brothers.

The curse shall be lifted and the whole earth shall break forth into praise to God.

Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who live in them. Let the desert and its towns raise their voices; let the settlements where Kedar lives rejoice. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them shout from the mountaintops. Let them give glory to the LORD and proclaim his praise in the islands. (Isaiah 42:10-12—NIV)

If we spend our days working busily, but do not take time to pray and meditate in the Lord's Word, we will be of little or no use during the glorious Kingdom Age to come. Those who spend their time and strength now in seeking the Lord, while attending to their necessary tasks in the world, will have an eternity to serve the Lord and other people. Each will be busily engaged in his appointed task—that for which he has been created.

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (I Peter 2:9—NIV)

If the saved nations of the earth are to experience justice and prosperity there must be a governing priesthood—saints who can rule and also bring the Presence of God to people. This is why God called out the Church from the members of mankind.

Paradise was on the earth at one time, but soon was lost because of the inability of the first people to occupy it in obedience to the Lord. When Paradise is restored on the earth it will not be lost a second time. The reason is, it will be governed by people whom the Lord has tested and approved during their discipleship on the earth.

And you will be called priests of the LORD, you will be named ministers of our God. You will feed on the wealth of nations, and in their riches you will boast. (Isaiah 61:6—NIV)

To be continued.