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Thoughts On Heaven

9/16/2013

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As we celebrate Jeanne Baetjer's life and commit her to the Lord this weekend, I have been reminded of some gospel realities that I often forget amidst the busyness of daily life. As an encouragement I wanted to share a couple with you...

"All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field.  The grass withers, the flower fades...but the word of our God will stand forever  (Isaiah 40:6b-8) When it comes down to it, our lives are more fleeting than our prideful hearts care to admit. This doesn't mean we aren't valuable; but death reminds me I am less in control than I think I am.

"I am the Resurrection and the Life.  Whoever believes in me, though he dies, yet shall he live." (John 11:25) How we end is more important than how we begin. If we end with Jesus, we will live forever. If Jesus has that kind of power, perhaps I don't need to sweat the small stuff as much.

"In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?" (John 14:2) This world isn't our home. Jesus has one planned that will last forever. Travel lightly.

"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."  (Rev. 21: 4) Mourning, grief and loss are temporary. Nothing is hopeless. Redemption is possible for every situation. God is faithful. "Wait and see" is a truth to live by.

"To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy - to the only God our Savior be glory majesty, power, and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forever more! Amen." Jude 24 - 25.  Because of Christ, our joy will last forever.

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