Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. …We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. --2 Corinthians 5:6, 8-9
A widely respected man known as “Uncle Johnson” passed away at 120 years of age. He was well known for his cheerful outlook on life during his advanced years.
One day before his death, while working and singing praises in his garden, his pastor, who was walking by, looked over the fence and said, “Hello Uncle Johnson! You seem very happy today.”
The old man looked up and replied, “Yes, I was just thinking that if the crumbs of joy that fall from the Master’s table in this world are so good, what will the great loaf in glory be like? I tell you…there will be enough for everyone and some to spare up there.”
On this earth, believers only get a glimpse of God’s glory, power, and blessings. But we have hope in eternity and can look forward to enjoying a feast of blessings some day when we live with Jesus!
In the Bible, 2 Corinthians 5:1-2 says, “Now 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. Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling.”
Each passing day on this earth is a new chance to be even more excited about what’s to come. As believers, we shouldn’t fear death because it is only a passageway into the glory of heaven. Live each day with joy and yearning as you move closer to the day when the Savior will be waiting to welcome you home!
PRAYER CHALLENGE: Pray that each day you live would be for His glory. And pray for the salvation of those remaining here on earth who don’t know Jesus.
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