"In
my Father's house there are many dwelling places...
I go
to prepare a place for you."
John
14:2 (NASB)
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| Might We Cross a Bridge into Heaven? |
We
cling to Hope, the confident expectation that when our earthly bodies die, God
will intervene, and just as Jesus was resurrected from the dead, so will we be
resurrected for good purposes−to spend eternity with our Great God.
What
do we know about this heavenly home?
Of
most importance−God will be there in all His Glory. A new heaven and a new
earth. The new Jerusalem, splendidly described by the apostle John while
under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Our dwelling place will be there, though its design
and function remains a mystery to us...for now. And let us not forget, heaven
embraces a host of saints, from centuries past as well as those we loved in
our lifetime.
The
promise of what won't be there can brighten our souls on the darkest of days,
like brilliant white stars scattered across the darkest night sky.
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| The Promise of Heaven Brightens our Souls |
- No more tears
- No more death
- No more mourning
- No more crying
- No more pain
- No evil
Our imaginations cannot wrap around such a majestic picture!
Yet,
this eternal perspective and confidence in our God fills us with inexplicable Heavenly
Hope that carries us through our most difficult challenges. The day-to-day
grind doesn't deplete our joy. Life-threatening injuries or illness don't rob
us of inner peace. Gravesites of beloved spouses, family members, or friends
don't exhibit headstones engraved THE END, but instead, display the glorious words
of life and hope−THE BEGINNING.
Heavenly
Hope−another gift to us from our loving, compassionate God.
HAVE
YOU EVER DEVOURED WHAT GOD'S
WORD SAYS ABOUT THINGS OF HEAVEN?
Further
Reading:
Revelation
Ch. 21
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