WHAT DO I HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO AT THE END OF MY EARTHLY JOURNEY?

SCRIPTURE:
“Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former 
things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.”  
(Isaiah 65:17)

MEDITATION:
We know what living on earth is like don’t we?
We have seen the struggles and disappointments.
We have seen the illnesses, pains and deaths.
We have seen the injustices and lack of concern for others.

We have seen the conniving and lying.
We have seen the sadness and heartbreaks.
We have seen evilness and decadent lifestyles.
We have seen robbery and murder.

Yes, we have seen a lot while living on this earth.
Sure, we have seen some good things too, but with all the bad we have seen,
it is no surprise that many have a desire to live in a new world.
God has promised a new world for those who believe in Him and His Son.

What is the attraction of Heaven?
How will it be different than our experiences on earth?
For starters, Heaven will be called our home.
Our permanent home that we will never leave.
We are promised that all of God’s people will remain in Heaven forever.

Heaven will be a happy place devoid of all the things that hurt and disappoint.
There will be nothing in Heaven to cause any sadness, pain or illness.
In addition, it will be a happy place because Jesus will be there.
Due to the prevailing goodness in Heaven, 
we will discover a beauty that we could never imagine with our finite mind.

Heaven will be beautiful because God is the God of beauty, and He will be there.
It will be an exciting place as we are reunited 
with many of our friends and family who were also believers in the Lord. 
We don’t know everything about Heaven, 
but we know it will be an unimaginable utopian paradise.
Heaven will be a place where our happiness will not be threatened
by memories of the bad things we experienced on earth. 

ACTION:
Are you excited about going to a new home prepared by God?
If you are a believer, then you should expect a new home as your destiny.
If you are not, 
then you have only experienced a sample of the misery awaiting you.
When things on this earth are overwhelming, 
as much as you can, focus on your Heavenly home.
Don't miss out on this fantastic promise God has given to His children.

Pray,
“Heavenly Father, thank You for Your promise of a better home for those 
who belong to You. I can’t imagine how great it will be, but I know it is
a place where I want to be, because You are there. I rejoice when I think 
of the promise of an eternal home with You, and the reunion with my loved 
ones. Teach me to start living now as I will live in my Heavenly home. Help 
me to show love to others and to encourage them often. Forgive me for the 
things I have done that caused problems, disappointments and heartbreaks 
for others. Develop in me the a love for others like You have for me.”