But our citizenship is in Heaven,
and we eagerly await a Savior from there,
the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 3:20
Days are long here and sometimes so hard to bear. As His children, on those hard days, we think and dream of another place. We long for our other home, with Him. Jesus is our real desire, to just stand at His feet and worship Him. Can you imagine? I’ve known Him for a long time, and dreamed since I was a little girl, about what my home would look like. Are there streets of real gold and pearls…and is Peter really standing at the gate? And then there’s Andrew, James, and John!
But what about the things we have grown to love here on earth? I do love a walk on the beach, to feel the breeze and smell the ocean. I love when my husband holds my hand and tells me he loves me; and when my sweet children sit close and watch a movie with me. All those things are dear to me! I am sure you have some things, too, that you want to hold on to. Do you picture trading this familiar setting for the unknown Paradise? Are you riding in chariots?
In Heaven, we will feel ground beneath our feet and we will have touchable bodies. However, we will not have wings and become angels. In Heaven, we will finally be complete. We will be perfected and we will be truly His and in His Home. Heaven is a place where everything becomes clear—no more trials and tribulations and no more confusion between what is right and wrong. W will fellowship together and worship together like never before. I don’t think we can even fathom just how joyful it will be. And those things that we do love about our earthly homes will be way better in Heaven. We aren’t giving up anything! Well…except sickness, sadness, hard seasons, and stress, that is!
In John 14:2. Jesus said,”I am going to prepare a place for you.” He is preparing a home for you and me. A place where we all belong and feel good enough. We will sit at the feet of Jesus and, because of His death and resurrection, we will be worthy.
Do you know about this place?
Do you know about Jesus Who died so that you could go there when you die?
Do you know that God loves you enough that He wants you there with Him?
Oh, He does love you! He wants all to know Him and to love Him and worship Him. He wants to bless you beyond measure. Your real home is with Him. If you are ready to know Him then I urge you to pray this sinners prayer with me:
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Dear God, I know I am a sinner. I know I need forgiveness. I believe that You love me and You sent Jesus, Your Son, to die for my sins. Because of this, I will spend eternity with You in Heaven. Fill me with Your Spirit. I don’t know everything there is to know about You…but I trust You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
