Discover the Amazing Truth about Heaven
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So, what will heaven be like? This question, and questions of the like, often surround the topic of heaven because the Bible has many metaphoric and symbolic ways it describes this place. In John 14:1-3, Jesus reassures His disciples before He is crucified, and calms their worries by telling them He will be going to His Father’s house, a place with many rooms. He adds that He will return for them and bring them to this place. This is a message of hope for us as well. Jesus has paved the way for us to get into heaven. He has created a place for us, too, in His Father’s house! Friend, heaven is a real place!
However, when it comes to gaining an understanding of what it will actually be like, Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 2:9 that our thoughts and ways are not God’s ways, and our wisdom and knowledge cannot even begin to comprehend the glory and riches that await those who love Him. What we see, hear, and experience in this life will fail in comparison to when we are walking in the presence of God!
Besides telling us that He is preparing a room for us, Mark 16:19 and 1 Peter 3:22 tell us that Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father. This visual not only captures the image of the Father and Son as a united front but also the strength and power of their authority over all of creation. Many even believe that Jesus’ image will be a reflection of His love for us, with His pierced hands and sides.
We also have the assurance of being reunited with those we have loved and lost (Hebrews 12:23). Not only that but we will recognize one another in heaven and be full and complete (Philippians 3:20-21). This is why we must tell the ones we love about Christ, to ensure their salvation and eternity.
After my daughter got baptized, just as innocently as possible, she asked “If we live forever in heaven, then do we just sing all day?” Then, she paused, and added, “Won’t that get boring?” Ha! I must admit, I have had similar thoughts. It’s a question I think we all ponder. After all, if our real residence is in heaven and this life is only a blip on our radar, what we will be doing for the rest of eternity?
First, Matthew 5:12 tells us to rejoice in the truth that our reward is in heaven. Those rewards are found in the manner in which we live this life here on earth. In addition, Matthew 6: 19-21 tells us not to store up treasures in this life, but to set our eyes on heaven. Basically, the only thing that bridges us to heaven is our souls that have lived in a way that honors and recognizes Christ as our Lord. So, what does all this mean?
Friend, we must realize that just being in His presence alone will move us in ways that we can’t even fully imagine. It will be like worshipping Him in His fullness and soaking in His rich glory (Revelations 15:3-5), giving us all the feels. That said, it will be anything but boring! Other than that, while Scripture isn’t 100% clear on what we will be doing, I have a hunch based on Revelation 22:1-5, that it will be a lot! We will rejoice in the Lord, fellowship, serve, and even work, all without pain or suffering.
Oh, sweet brothers and sisters, heaven is a place that rejoices in the truth and exudes the pure and beautiful Light of our awesome God! So, now you can live with a bold conviction and full confidence that you have a place waiting for you and your mission is to help get others a reservation also!
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