“Forever, 0 Lord, Your word is settled in heaven” (Ps. 119:89 NKJ).
Have you ever thought of a Scripture Hall of Fame? In eternity the possibility exists that each verse of scripture has a pavilion to give all the redeemed a historical overview of the verse and its history.
Can you imagine a building marked Genesis 1:1? In it would be the entire history of that verse, including all the mementos of how it came to be written. All the songs based on it. All the poems, pictures, articles, and stories derived from it. Even case histories of personages helped by it.
I can visualize a replay room where we will be able to get a rerun of all the sermons preached throughout the ages on the subject of Genesis 1:1. After we have spent our time in the Genesis 1:1 Hall of Fame, we will then be able to move on to the next pavilion, Genesis 1:2.
“Your word is forever settled in heaven, 0 Lord.” The Hebrew word translated settled in this verse means “to be stationed.” “Your word is stationed permanently in heaven, OLord.”
One translation reads: “Your word stands firm in the heavens.” Another states: “Your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.” The Word of God will never become extinct, antiquated, obsolete, archaic, outdated, or no longer functional.
It will always remain fresh, new, lively, potent, illuminating, stimulating, challenging, and inspiring. God’s Word will last as long as heaven lasts – forever!
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
Dick Mills was ordained at The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel in 1949. He and his wife Betty traveled as evangelists all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. Dick and Betty are now home in heaven.
In 1966 Dick and Betty became a part of the then-emerging Charismatic Renewal. Passing through all denominational barriers, Dick has had the opportunity to speak in thousands of churches of varied backgrounds all over the world.
He ministered within several Christian organizations, including the Full Gospel Business Men, Women's Aglow, Inter-church Renewal Catholic Pentecostals, mainline Charismatic groups, CBN and TBN television networks, and many other independent Christian TV stations.
Dick appeared on numerous radio talk shows, written several magazine articles, and spoke at many Bible conferences and universities. He served as an adjunct professor at six Schools of the Bible and Seminaries.
In addition, Dick authored and co-authored several books and tapes. Dick's ministry was characterized by the unique gifts God has blessed him with. His services informed, enlightened, and motivated people to a higher level of commitment to God.