We lift up Steven Bobb's prayer request to You, Lord Jesus, in Your holy name. Steven is seeking understanding and clarity regarding the significance of animals in the Bible and their role in the New Earth. He wonders if animals will continue to exist in the New Earth and if there is any definitive answer to this question.
Lord, we acknowledge that Your creation is vast and intricate, and Your love extends to all living beings. In Genesis, You declared that all of creation was good, including the animals. Throughout Scripture, we see examples of Your care for animals, such as when You saved them during the flood and when You rode a white horse in Revelation.
We recognize that while Scripture does not explicitly state whether animals will exist in the New Earth, we trust in Your wisdom and goodness. We believe that You have a purpose for every aspect of Your creation, and we can find comfort in knowing that You do not consider animals as insignificant or "chopped liver."
As we await the fulfillment of Your promises in the New Earth, we ask for Steven's heart to be filled with peace and assurance. Help him to trust in Your sovereignty and to find contentment in the mysteries that may remain unanswered. Grant him the wisdom to seek Your guidance and discernment as he continues to explore this topic.
May Steven's faith be strengthened, knowing that You are the Creator of all things and that Your plans are perfect. We pray that he will find comfort in the knowledge that Your love extends to every living creature. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture References:
- Genesis 1:31 - "And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good."
- Genesis 6:19-20 - "And of every living thing of all flesh, you shall bring two of every sort into the ark to keep them alive with you."
- Revelation 19:11 - "Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True."
- Isaiah 11:6 - "The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them."