Some practical steps we may take

the Father may then dwell or tabernacle on the earth, and rule over the universe, from His then new home (see Revelation 21vs1-4). What then happens from there? Well, not much else is revealed/fleshed out, save for the tantalising prospect that God will, "make all things new,"(Revelation 21vs5; New King James) and that He will liberate all creation from dilapidation and decay (ibid; see Romans 8vs18-21). He holds out the succulent promise that we may all participate in - as well as partake of that awe-inspiring future if we make and follow through on the decision of overcoming (with His help) our baleful addiction to rebel, pollute and be pathologically selfish (see Revelation 21vs7).

Some practical steps we may take:

Now that we have a broad overview of the mouth-watering plans that God has in store for this planet and its' people, what steps may we take to become better tenants of this benevolent Landlord? When it comes to our environmental footprint, here are some very basic and practical pointers:

1) Cease and desist littering please: This is no-brainer. Again, one take-away from cogitating on Deuteronomy 23vs12-14, is that God is repulsed by unsightly and unsanitary environments, and littering contributes to such. Remember, earth is to be God's footstool, not His commode (Isaiah 66vs1), and, by desisting from littering, we play our part in making it the former.

2) Refuse and repudiate consumerism: It's official, and it is in black and white, consumerism and the Scriptures are like oil and water...they simply do not mix. Notice 1 John 2vs15-17:

"Stop loving this evil world and all that it offers you, for when you love the world, you show that you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only the lust for physical pleasure, the lust for everything we see, and pride in our possessions. These are not from the Father. They are from this evil world. And this world is

fading away, along with everything it craves. But if you do the will of God, you will live forever."(New Living Translation)

End of story, and no need for commentary here. Now then, may we, "Just do it."

3) Embrace the concept of contentment or "enough":

Mahatma Gandhi once adroitly quipped that:

"The earth has enough for everyone's need, not everyone's greed."

In 1 Corinthians 9vs25, God through the pen of Paul teaches that:

"every man (and woman) that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things."(King James; brackets mine).

The key is moderation, or being mindful to acquire and use only what we need. Notice as well, Proverbs 25vs16:

"Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, lest you be filled with it and vomit"(New King James).

Let's face it, the earth is a rich honeycomb oozing with abundant resources which may help its' inhabitants thrive, if used cerebrally. May the Maker get through to the hearts of men to "scoop" only what quantities they need, so that generations to come, may also enjoy her sweetness.

4) Try not to be wasteful, but rather, resourceful: In John 6, we encounter an account of Christ having miraculously fed a multitude of at least five thousand men. In verse 12 of that said chapter, we read:

"So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, 'Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.'"(New King James).

Talk about frugality and leading by example. Indeed, "The earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness,"(Psalm 24vs1; New King James), thus, if