When you hear the word "heaven," what kind of picture comes to mind? I'm sure that there are millions of pictures of what heaven might just look like. As much as I can picture celebration and happiness, I can see a life in eternity of utter reverence. After all, heaven is the ultimate destination of our Heavenly Father, our Creator.
What a place to look forward to! It's interesting to think that our loved ones, who walked with the Lord, who have passed on are already enjoying and living in the complete presence of God. In what ways, though, could I graciously accept such a gift? I've been given a plethora of blessings and still do not fully respond in a thankful attitude. As a follower, we are encouraged to live for the kingdom and with heaven in sight. That is what we should work towards living for, not rewards or acceptance - we will have both of those in heaven. A gift to dwell with my Creator for the rest of eternity is the best reward we could ever receive - and we should accept it humbly.
While on this earth, we have a purpose to fulfill. Our time on earth is limited compared to the eternity we have to look forward to, but in this limited time we must give of ourselves to the Lord because "He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us" (Ephesians 3.20). And if we graciously allow him to work through us, He will do incredible things. As hard as that can be to understand and see right now, though, it's encouraging to know that wherever we are right now is where He intended us to be. Allow him to work through the hard times or the joyous times so that you might
know Him more clearly,
love Him more dearly,
and follow him more nearly.
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