the real heaven

It may seem like I copy other people's writing more than I post my own, and there is a reason for that - they write better than I do! :)

This morning I came across this article and I have to tell you - it is exciting.

When I realized the truth of what this article talks about, which I discovered a few years back, this realization, it changed my whole way of thinking about my life and about heaven. I hadn't been able to put it all into words, but this article from In Touch Ministries does it so well:

http://www.intouch.org/magazine/content.aspx?topic=The_Real_Heaven_devotional#.UMer75Pjki0

Matthew 25:14-30

I’m not sure how this misconception about heaven got started, but I can assure you that the Bible doesn’t support the idea that we’ll be lying around on clouds, strumming harps. We have been gifted, equipped, and enabled to fulfill God’s purpose in this life. And He will still have a purpose for us in the life to come.

 

In today’s passage, Jesus described the kingdom of heaven in the context of a wealthy man giving his servants money to invest. The men who served their master faithfully were heartily congratulated and given greater responsibility. When we reach Christ’s judgment seat, our foremost reward will be to hear Him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” (Matt. 25:23 niv). I can’t imagine words that could please me more than a commendation from the Savior I love above all.

 

We will also receive our new assignment in God’s heavenly kingdom. This is the part of the reward that corresponds to the words, “You were faithful in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things” (v. 23). There will be no lazing about for us! We will have a renewed heaven and earth to live in and enjoy (2 Peter 3:13). In our perfected bodies with hearts and souls attuned to the Lord, we will serve Him and each other.

 

God has a plan for every believer to pursue, and He has gifted each of His children specifically for that purpose. There is no place for laziness now or after we reach our eternal home. This world is our training ground for the greater life to come, so let’s prepare like good and faithful servants.

How exciting is all of this?

Just think, maybe there will be a need for drafters? lol

Maybe my talent for being able to focus may be needed? lol (My talent for focus only comes into play when it is a negative thing it seems. But, I know if it can be used for bad that it can most certainly be turned around to become a valued talent instead of a curse.)

This news just makes me happy for some reason. So I had to share.

Love you!