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Heaven in View

John 14:2 - In my Father's house are many mansions… I go to prepare a place for you. 

 

Isn’t it wonderful to know that Jesus is preparing a place just for you? He’s been working on your home in heaven for two thousand years. You know it going to be far better than anything you could ever imagine according to Ephesians 3:20-21 – “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 

Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” 

But heaven is more than just an everlasting dwelling place. Rather, along with it comes some extraordinary hope. First and foremost, we will have the joy of being with God and our believing loved ones for all eternity. Second, there will be no evil, no darkness, no tears, no pain, and no more death or loss in heaven. Revelation 21:4 – “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Finally, all that you’ve done in faithful service to Christ and others will be rewarded. Hebrews 6:10 - For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 

Certainly, that is all cause for praise. But understand that ultimately, that’s what you’re really working for when you serve the Lord. God’s plan for you is not just building a kingdom here on earth but getting you and others ready for the heavenly one that is to come. 

From – “God’s Purpose for your Life” by Charles F. Stanley