How many of you remember waking up when you were little, with an excitement to get ready and go on a trip?? There are so many times that I remember waking up to go to the Great Escape (local amusement park) or on a picnic/swimming, etc. You know, those fun things that we count down the days to do..maybe it was a vacation for you? The Beach, Disney, Visiting Family in the South/West/East/North…another country?
Whatever it was, it brought about an excitement and anticipation. You would wait and smile, just thinking about how much fun you would possibly have when you got there. It was such a joy, especially the night before you were going. I pray that everyone got to experience those things as a child and if not, then hopefully are living out their dreams now. : ) Growing up with my Grandparents meant no family vacations, but we would go on day trips all the time, which meant a lot to me. I will always cherish those memories.
I was thinking about the anticipation of those days and how I really am not looking forward to that much lately…other than my dreams being fulfilled (marriage/family/ministry/traveling, etc). But I haven’t been looking forward to daily activities…to going places that normally would excite me. My joy has been squashed by everyday tasks, disappointments, discouragements, etc. Well NO MORE! We are to rejoice in ALL things!! Everyday is a gift!!! I began thinking about how EVERY child of God is going somewhere SOOO exciting sometime soon…..to the best place ever imaginable, the place where there are no tears or sorrow, no suffering, no arguing, no pain……the place where God resides….HEAVEN!
How can we not be excited?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? It is the place that we are sure to go to, according to God’s word. And his word doesn’t lie…amen!?
We should have the expectancy of going to Heaven and meeting our creator face to face…the bible says that God is preparing a place for us and also that we will have a mansion…!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UM..that sounds a little more exciting than going to a local park…don’t ya think? ; ) GLORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Children of God, rise up with anticipation…pack your bags and anticipate going on the journey of your creation…that NOTHING can stop us from embarking on…no flat tires, no engine problems, no one being late to hold us back, NOTHING!!
When Jesus comes back, nothing can stop us from going to this glorious place to live with him eternally. We will ALL live eternally, believers and non-believers, but not all of us will live in Heaven. It is our choice while on this Earth….live with Christ forever or the roommate from hell (literally) the devil.
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