In a recent sermon our Pastor shared some insights about heaven, specifically what our loved ones who have passed on are now enjoying. They came from a funeral sermon given when his grandfather died many years ago. He found them very comforting, and I think our readers will as well. Everything listed comes directly from the Scriptures.
"Your loved one now lives with the Redeemer of all ages. He talks with David, Isaiah, Mary, Ruth, Paul, Peter, John Dorcas and a host of others.
He sings with angels and arch-angels and glorifies God with the cherubim and seraphim.
He basks in the radiance of the rainbow encircled throne; meditates on the shores of the crystal sea, passes fountains of living waters, and serves God night and day.
Your loved one has all of his questions answered by Jesus, has all of his tears wiped away by the handkerchief of the Almighty One, knows no more pain, laughs death to scorn, sees Jesus face to face, and waits at the golden gates for our arrival.
He has never had it so good; he has never been this happy; and he has no desire to return to this world that he recently left.
You, too, can have on your lips songs of triumph, for … as your loved one is with Christ -- so Christ is with you.
"I will not leave you like orphans" Jesus promises, "but I Myself will come to you!"
"Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?"1 Corinthians 15:55
For more about heaven see these posts:
A Glimpse of Heaven
Walking Toward Heaven
No Scars In Heaven
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