Day 13
Have you ever wondered what happens after you die?
Have you ever wondered what heaven is like?
Read: John 14:1-4
These verses convey Jesus' promise of eternal fellowship with Him in the Father's house, providing comfort and hope to His disciples amidst uncertainty and preparing them for His departure and eventual return.
Read: Revelation 21:1-4
These verses paint a picture of the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan of redemption and restoration. It speaks of a new era where God dwells intimately with His people, bringing an end to all suffering and ushering in eternal peace and joy.
Many people believe in heaven, but what is it really like? Is it somewhere up in the sky? What will eternity feel like? Heaven is far greater than we can imagine. The Bible does not tell us exactly what heaven will be like, but today’s readings give us an idea. Heaven is a place where there is no more pain, a place where you will never be lonely and you will never grow old. Heaven is like nothing that we have ever seen or experienced. But best of all, heaven is where Jesus lives, and we will be there with him. He is waiting for the perfect time for us all to be there together.
Before Jesus returned to heaven, he promised that he was going to prepare a place for us - in one of his Father’s mansions! As a believer, your name is in the Book of Life. Your place will be worshiping God, and you will never grow tired of it. Heaven is a sigh of relief, a warm bug of welcome, the end of the journey...home.
We know that our body - the tent we live in here on earth - will be destroyed. But when that happens, God will have a house for us. It will not be a house made by human hands; instead, it will be a home in heaven that will last forever. But now we groan in this tent. We want God to give us our heavenly home - 2 Corinthians 5:1-2
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Additional Reading: 1 Corinthians 15