God's Home Is Our Home!

Marco Polo, the famous Venetian traveler of the thirteenth century, when he lay dying, was urged by his attendants to recant—to withdraw the stories he had told about China and the lands of the Far East. But he said "I have not told half what I saw."

Whatever heaven is and wherever it is, this much is certain—we shall never be able to tell, not a half, but a hundredth part, of what it is like.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 2 Corinthians 11:23-28; Romans 8:18

I really want to go to heaven, but I don't want to go alone. I want to help others enter the narrow gate and successfully travel over the straight way. I am convinced that we share in this desire. Let's be honest. At times it's difficult to keep ourselves motivated in the Lord's service. We all face times when our passion does not burn as hotly as it should. Diligence is replaced with complacency. These are times when we take our eyes off the goal.

This is exactly why we must constantly focus our attention on the ultimate goal. Like the farmer who dangles the carrot before a reluctant mule, we need to focus our attention on our shared goal of eternal paradise in the presence of our Lord. Simply put, we must look forward (Philippians 3:13-14)! The thoughts of heaven can help us maintain self-discipline and self-motivation (1 Corinthians 9:24;27).

Heaven will surely be worth it all because it the wonderful city of God's home. Check out (Revelation 4). Note the description of God (His various attributes); the activities around His throne. Heaven is a wonderful, happy city! Think about this for a moment. Here are just a few reasons for choosing heaven...

Heaven is wonderful because God dwells there among the redeemed of all ages. (Revelation 21:1-3). You can be in the very presence of God; we can see Him face to face! No more tears, death, sorrow, crying, or pain (Revelation 21:4).

This is where we have sent our prayers; where we will finally see the great throne. Imagine the presence of God! Here (on Earth) we struggle to comprehend "God", but in heaven the struggle is over. Seriously, if seeing God doesn't excite you my friend, then please take a close look at your relationship with Him!

In closing, if you want to make heaven your final destination, don't cast away your confidence; don't draw back from your goal (Hebrews 10:35-39; 2 Corinthians 5:1-10). Someday, we'll be going home. We will draw our last breath and our heart will beat for one last time.

Then, we'll climb that celestial staircase to the beautiful city of glory and gold. We will see familiar faces waiting to greet us. The heavy burdens we bear in this life, burdens so heavy that almost make us fall, will all vanish when we hear our blessed Lord welcome us home. Heaven will surely be worth it all. Even more importantly, we will see One who would rather die than live without us, remove His pierced hands, reach to welcome us home.

In this life we cannot fully grasp the extent of the joy and amazement of seeing our Lord face to face, laying our burdens down, resting from our labors, basking in the interrupted glory of His love. Heaven will surely be worth it all because our battle with temptation and sin, having been won through the power of Jesus Christ, will trouble us no more. Yes, heaven will definitely be worth it all!

-Taken from the first verse of "Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All" 

"Often I'm hindered on my way, burdened so heavy I almost fall; then I hear Jesus sweetly say; Heaven will surely be worth it all. Heaven will surely be worth it all. Worth all the sorrows that here befall; after this life with all its strife, heaven will surely be worth it all."

Prayer:

Our Father in Heaven,
Hallowed be your Name,
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done,
On earth as in Heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
As we forgive those
Who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
And the glory are yours
Now and forever.
Amen.

God bless you!

Mollie