John 14: 1-3
“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. “In My Father‘s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.
The Bible is clear that those who hear God’s Word and believe in Jesus will have eternal life. Furthermore, the Scriptures tell us that we will spend that eternity with God in heaven.
The New Testament contains approximately 200 references to heaven, most of which are from the teachings of Jesus Himself. Obviously, the topic was quite important to our Savior; why, then, do we often fail to talk about it ourselves?
Sadly, one reason we ignore the subject is that we simply feel too satisfied here on earth. Maybe we think we have it pretty good—a loving family, a stable job, a nice home. Surrounded by such comfort, it can seem hard to imagine an even better place.
Other people, however, do not have it so easy here on earth. They are the ones who most easily grasp the concept of heaven. They are the individuals who live their lives in need, nursing the belief that heaven will supply all that they lack.
You see, it is rarely our desperation that makes it difficult to envision our heavenly home; rather, our success is often the greatest obstacle to a desire for heaven—where we belong. We can become so distracted by earthly things that we grow blind to the spiritual reality of eternal life. Why don’t we think more about heaven? Very simply, it is because many of us don’t want to go yet!
What in your life is obstructing the view of your heavenly home? Jesus has gone before us to prepare our eternal dwelling. Don’t let anything dim your vision of the excellent future home awaiting you.
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