Things of Heaven

Think about the THINGS OF HEAVEN, not the things of earth.

Life is a gift to be born here on this earth.The God who created us desires that we would worship Him in spirit and in truth.

Our purpose is to glorify God here on earth in this life, however, the distractions and struggles of life are real to accomplish this task. We are imperfect people living in an imperfect world.

The Apostle Paul writes that we died to this life. Does he mean a literal physical death? No. He is speaking to believers who were dead in their trespasses and sin. Note, “were” past tense, because our lives are now hidden in Jesus Christ who died for the sins of humanity. It is the cross of Christ that places us in right standing with God the Father by faith as we solely trust in the finished and complete work of Jesus Christ forgiveness.There is no church, no idol, nor state that can save anybody.

When Paul writes ‘we died’, he means we died to this flesh (our carnal ways) nailing it to the cross. We must ‘die daily’ of our own selfish, stubborn, egotistical, and sinful ways; laying the old nature at the foot of the cross.

In a nutshell God wants to prepare us for heaven because earth is a temporary home and is fading away.
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“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. [2] Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling, [3] because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. [4] For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. [5] Now the one who has fashioned us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. [6] Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. [7] For we live by faith, not by sight. [8] We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. [9] So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.” 2 Corinthians 5:1-9 NIV

Heaven is an eternal home found in Christ. The reality is that the tighter we hold onto this world and the things that distract us, the more we miss out on the gems God wants to bless us with in eternity.

Heaven is not a fairy tale, but a reality to share in the abiding presence of a loving eternal God forever. Do you know what the greek word for forever is? Forever! Infinity and beyond! This is our hope.

“Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.”
Colossians 3:2‭-‬4 NLT

My friend no matter where you are at with God, He is there waiting for you and He will listen when we are humble enough to ask. He will never fail you. He is your Hope. Walk softly before him today and beyond.