We know that Jesus has gone to prepare a place (Heaven) for us. John 14:2, 3 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
Only the righteous will enter into Heaven. Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Revelation 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
The trials that trouble us on this earth will not exist in Heaven. Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Heaven is a place of rest; There will be no more fighting against this world for the truth, no more struggling with the cares of the world, no more war, no more racism, no more abuse, no more sin... Hebrews 4:9-11 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
All those that make it to Heaven will receive a crown of righteousness from the Lord. 2 Timothy 4:7, 8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Heaven will be forever. It's like that song, Amazing Grace... I think it goes like this: "When we've been there 10,000 years...we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we first begun.".. (I hope that doesn't break any copyright laws... oops) Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Heaven can be ours if we overcome the sinfulness of this world. Revelation 3:5, 21 (5)He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. (21)To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. Revelation 21:7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
The last day will truly be a great one for those that obey Him. Matthew 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
In summary, those in Heaven will be: wearing a crown(2 Tim. 4:7, 8) and resting(Heb. 4:9-11) in peace(Rev. 21:4) with the righteous(Mat. 7:21) forever(Rom. 6:23).
Be faithful until death and Heaven will be yours. Matthew 10:22 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
Nicholas Stacks |