SCRIPTUTURE REFERENCES
(Matthew 6:19-20) 19] Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: [20] But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
(Luke 10:20) Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
(2 Corinthians 5:1-2) [1] For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. [2] For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
(Hebrews 11:13-16) [13] These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. [14] For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
[15] And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. [16] But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
"THE LAND CALLED BEULAH."
The Bible describes Heaven as a realm of everlasting joy and contentment, where suffering, sickness, sin, death, and sorrow are absent. It is where all our needs will be abundantly fulfilled, and we will inhabit perfect, glorified bodies. The absence of suffering and pain in Heaven is a comforting promise, and the splendor of this celestial realm will far exceed any beauty we have encountered on Earth.
The Bible describes Heaven as a place where we will be immersed in a peace and tranquility that transcends our earthly imagination. In this place, we will never experience the agony of this world again. It is where those saved by accepting God’s plan of salvation will live and reside. It is a place that will be free from the curse of sin, a stark contrast to the trials and tribulations of our earthly existence.
In Heaven, those who God has redeemed will experience the transformation of their physical bodies into glorified bodies, free from any physical impairments. This includes eradicating disabilities such as blindness, deafness, or lameness. The anticipation of this miraculous transformation in the heavenly realm, where God's comforting presence will end all sorrows and suffering, is a source of wonder and inspiration, wiping away every tear from our eyes and filling our hearts with peace.
While here confined in this earthly realm, we may not fully comprehend the beauty of heaven, but one day, we have the promise of seeing and experiencing all its splendors. Here, we may experience some sleepless nights, concerned about the safety of our family members in a dangerous world. But in Heaven, all these worries will be replaced by an overwhelming sense of peace and security.
Imagine a moment when we are granted the privilege to witness the radiant rainbow encircling God's glorious throne. In that transcendent sight, all the tribulations and hardships we endured on Earth will dim and fade compared to Heaven's awe-inspiring perfection and splendor. It will be a profound moment of realization, filled with the certainty that we have successfully persevered and achieved our place in God’s Heaven.
"HEAVEN, OUR FUTURE HOME."
The promise of a place called Heaven, where the King sits on his throne and issues orders that govern the universe, evokes a sense of profound connection and hope. It is like the deep calling unto the deep, a concept that provides a hope so strong that it does not lead to disappointment, one that the Bible describes as a hope that maketh not ashamed.
Beloved, upon reaching God's Heaven, individuals will find themselves immersed in profound peace and liberated from the struggles and hardships of earthly existence. This sacred place the Bible calls heaven serves as a wellspring of deep comfort and unwavering strength. The promise of an eternal presence with God reinforces our resolve to persevere through life's varied challenges, inspiring us to navigate life's most daunting trials with enduring faith.
Heaven is described in the word of God as the saints' final dwelling place. The word also instructs us in (Matthew the sixth chapter and the twentieth verse to lay up for ourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through and steal. The word also informs us that it contains a register of the Saints.
In the Bible, there is an account of Stephen's stoning, where it is mentioned how he looked up to heaven and witnessed the presence of the Lord Jesus standing at the right hand of God. Similarly, the story of Jacob fleeing from his brother recounts a vivid dream in which he saw the Angels of God ascending and descending a ladder.
