We're On Our Way Home...

"A continual looking forward to the eternal world is not a form of escapism or wishful thinking, but one of the things a Christian is meant to do."  - C.S. Lewis

This world was never intended to be our forever home. The Christian must always be mindful that our lives here are merely transitory; we "are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." (James 4:14).

This fact alone should ignite the flame of urgency inside each of us to prepare ourselves for the inevitable. I'm not talking about things like life insurance or wills and testaments, though important too, but of our final journey home.

Philippians 3:20 (ESV) tells us that "Our citizenship is in heaven." And unlike here on earth, a citizenship test, passport photo, and other documentation is unnecessary. Nor are there any borders to cross, legally or otherwise.

There aren't any "NO VACANCY" signs in heaven, either. Jesus assuredly says in John 14:2 that "My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?"

Still, many believe that because their history is too atrocious, their hearts too polluted by sin; and their souls too despicable and hideous, they miss the mark. Judging by earthly standards, they would be correct. But not by Jesus Christ.

Entrance to eternal life with Our Father in heaven was prepaid by Jesus Christ. He purchased it with his own life. To claim it one must, first, and foremost, believe in both God and Jesus Christ, His Son (John 3:16; Romans 5:8).

You must also accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, and repent and be baptized  in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 3:19)

Our time on earth is temporary and none of us knows when it will end (Luke 21:35; Ecclesiastes 3:19; 9:12). We can only prepare ourselves for heaven while we are still alive. (Psalm 115:17; Psalm 88:10; Psalm 6:5; Psalm 30:9).

When we become citizens in the Kingdom of Heaven, we are freed from the oppressive rule of Satan's dominion, and are instead transformed into members of God's family, and residents of our Father's eternal kingdom (1 John 2:15–17; Ephesians 2:18–19).

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9; Luke 23:43; 2 Peter 3:13; Hebrews 13:14; John 10:28

Prayer: Dear Lord. You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand, amen.  - Psalm 16:11

Stay blessed,

Kate