FOR EVER
Today’s Text: 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. (John 14:2, 3)Today’s Thoughts: Today we’re looking at the last part of Psalm 23:6 and the last part of Psalm 23. I hope you’ve had a blessing filled journey through Psalm 23. Yesterday we discussed how we can dwell in God’s house right now; today we’re going to talk about dwelling with Him for all eternity. Christ is coming back to fetch His sheep. He wants us to live with Him forever. He will weep if you are not there. I want to be there and am willing to surrender all He asks me to in order to secure my heavenly home – I hope you are too.
Today’s Testimony: I once heard a gentleman say, “If I go to hell – I go to hell. If I go to purgatory – I go to purgatory. If I go to Heaven – I go to Heaven.” He didn’t really seem to care what his destiny was; he was only focusing on the here and now. Which option appeals to you? I pick the last one. It is not left up to fate, we need to make a conscious decision. This gentleman did not know what really happens when we die, and he couldn’t care. He didn’t realize that God’s Word tells us that we only have two options – eternal life or eternal death. We will either live for ever, or we will be destroyed and be dead for ever. God doesn’t want to destroy sinners – He loves them; but He is going to destroy sin, and if we are clinging to it, we’ll have to be destroyed with it. This gentleman also didn’t realize that he can choose his own option, he does not have to rely on fate. I choose eternity with my Saviour.
Now I’d like to talk about Heaven. You definitely want to be there. There will be so much to do; I’m so glad we’ll have all eternity to do it. Just think, so many people to meet, so many things to taste, so many things to see. And all will be peace and happiness. No tears, no pain, no sickness. And greatest of all – we’re going to meet our best Friend and Saviour face to face. I can’t wait!!!
I look forward to playing with the lions. I’m going to go right up to one and give him a big hug, and stroke his mane. I’m going to go and speak to people I’ve read about in the Bible. I’m going to speak to Daniel and Esther and John and Ruth and so many more. I’m going to run across the lush, green grass. I’m going to taste all the fruit that will be so much tastier than the fruit on this earth. But you know what else I really look forward to? I really look forward to seeing you there. I hope that everyone I know is there. And those of you that I have never met – I really look forward to finally meeting you. Please be sure to be there. I want you to be there. I’m sure you want to be there too. But most importantly, your Saviour wants you to be there. Please don’t disappoint Him.
Today’s Task: Choose the Lord. Choose eternal life. You will never regret it. If you do not choose Christ as your master, you will regret it. Please be sure to be in Heaven. Ask the Lord for His gift of salvation right now. Accept Him into your heart. God loves you so much – love Him back. Choose to dwell with Him forever – it’s worth it.
Today’s Thanks: O Lord I thank You that you are willing to spend all eternity with us. Please help us to be there. I thank You that You have offered us eternal life when all we deserve is eternal death. Please help us to make the decision to follow You fully. I thank You that You love us and care about us so much. I praise You and thank You in Christ’s name, Amen.
