Pastor Chris continues our series on heaven and guides us through scripture on what Heaven will be like and how amidst this broken, temporary life, we can experience and share moments of heaven on earth.
TEXT
Hebrews 11:30-35
1 Corinthians 13:4-13
2 Corinthians 5:1-8
1 Corinthians 15:35-42
To come to thee is to come home from exile, to come to land out of the raging storm, to come to rest after long labour, to come to the goal of my desires and the summit of my wishes.
— Charles Spurgeon
I have been long in His service here, but I have never tired of it. All my grief was that it was so poor, so listless, so forgetful and so lacking in holiness - but soon I shall serve Him with a perfect service, without failure or flaw'. Isn't that wonderful? I can only speak for myself, but I imagine that all those who serve the Lord have this constant burden of failure, sense of inadequacy in meeting the mark - but one day, when we get to heaven, that's all going to go for ever! We will have the eternal joy of serving the Lord, knowing that we are serving Him doing a job well done. One of the greatest experiences, even in this life, is the satisfaction of a job well done - but imagine the pleasure in heaven of smiling in the presence of God, being able to look into Christ's eyes knowing that you have done a job perfectly for Him.”
— Rev Kenneth MacRae
Reflection
In what ways have you experienced heaven here on earth?
In what ways can you share heaven here on earth with those around you?
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