Where in the world is Beulah Land…
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You can blame this journal entry on our dear friend in Houston, Texas, Lois Gibson. This morning she reminded me of an interesting adventure we had some time ago on a forum that she hosts — We were sharing about Beulah Land, when everyone, which essentially means me, began to tear up. What can I say – I dearly love the song, ‘Beulah Land.’
Take a listen and see if you like it —
http://youtube.com/watch?v=EyYToQ
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So, where in the world is Beulah Land…
Didn’t think you would ever ask. : )
For Christians the term ‘Beulah Land’ speaks of heaven. Therefore Beulah Land is not of this world.
Next comes the big question — If Beulah Land is not of this world, is it really just a myth?
The answer to that question is that Beulah Land is most certainly not a myth. The Bible treats what we call ‘Beulah Land’ as a very real country with a glorious city. It is filled with myriads of angels along with all God’s believers through the ages. Beulah Land is very real.
But how can we know that Beulah Land is real? For one thing the Bible records the testimony of saints who have seen God’s holy city. And on top of that, the fact that there is a heavenly land has been imprinted in the souls of God’s people from ancient time. Listen:
”By faith he [Abraham] lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow heirs of the same promise; for he was looking for the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God.” (Heb 11:9,10 nasb)
“All these died in faith, without receiving the promises, but having seen them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a country of their own.
“And indeed if they had been thinking of that country from which they went out, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for He has prepared a city for them.” (Hebrews 11:13-16 nasb)
But God did something special. He sent His Son from heaven into our world in order to take us back into His world… 
Some of the most intriguing and heart gripping Scriptures in all the Bible are found in John 13 through John 17. It is here that the Lord is preparing His disciples for His departure.
Their hearts are breaking. They don’t understand why He has to go. They don’t know where He is going. They want to go with Him.
If you really want to look into the heart of Jesus, I would encourage all my readers to take John 13 through John 17 as a reading to itself.
Here is just a bit of what Jesus shared:
“In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.” (John 14:2,3)
“After a little while the world will no longer see Me, but you will see Me; because I live, you will live also.” (John 14:19)
“But now I am going to Him who sent Me; and none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.” (John 16:5-7)
“Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.” (John 16:22)
“[Father] But now I come to You; and these things I speak in the world so that they may have My joy made full in themselves. I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.” (John 17:13-16)
“Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me, for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.” (John 17:24)
Yes, I believe in Beulah Land. Here is part of my personal imprint called ‘the Holy City’ …
Certainly not professional in any sense of the world. The Lord gave me this song many long years ago. And, yes, that is me on the guitar. My kids are on other instruments, with two sisters from Christian Challenge trying to help me out. Seems like I’m always needing someone to help me out. :)
http://www.christianchallenge.org/audio/music/08_Holy%20City.mp3
As for my personal imprint, most every song that the Lord gives me comes right out of the Bible. And most of them deal both with our spiritual life and with the world that is ours to come. Such is the case with this song, ‘The Holy City.’
By the way, did you know that every believer really does have a heavenly imprint in their heart of hearts? It is called ‘the seal of the Spirit.’
Just something to think about.
OK, guess its time to pack it in. Much love coming your way,
Buddy
