When I Think of Heaven

Some time ago, I was asked to share a few thoughts about Heaven at my church. I thought I’d share those thoughts with you. You can also view the portion of the church service where I shared my thoughts here: https://youtu.be/Q1wZfwv01bw

Heaven.  

What do you think about when you hear the word Heaven?  

It’s been a topic of conversation about me, around me, and with me almost since the day I became a believer. I’ve had lots of people come up to me and say, “You know, when we get to Heaven, you’ll have a body just like mine.” I know what they mean, but I find myself thinking, I was really hoping for better.  

I’ve had at least a dozen friends challenge me to a foot race in Heaven. You know a couple laps around the New Jerusalem? I’ll be there for that.  

Other friends who know I love baseball say they want to join me in a pickup game in heaven. “Put me in coach, I’m ready to play,” tip of the hat to John Fogerty. 

But that’s not what I think of when I think of Heaven. When I think of Heaven, I realize that will be the first place I will stand on my own—ever. And right after I stand, I’ll fall to my knees and hold on to Jesus’ feet for as long as He’ll let me. Because He’s the only reason, I am there.  

So, what about you? Maybe you are one of those individuals who would have never believed that one person could cry so many tears. Maybe you’re one among us who just can’t believe the heart can ache this much. Or shatter into so many pieces.  

I’ve got good news for you in Revelation 21:4 God says He will dry every tear from our eyes. I don’t know exactly how He is going to do that. But here’s what I think I know. If God is going to wipe away our tears, that means He notices them. He is not put off by any of them.  

One day…all the pain…my disability…your suffering, your disappointments…will all be gone.  

Completely gone.  

Never to return. 

And what we’ll be left with is just this. An eternity with Jesus. Now that will be Heaven! 

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