In hope of eternal life, which God who ever lives, promised before the ages began. – Titus 1:2
The Bible does not give many clues as to what God’s people will experience in eternity. Religions in the past have painted Heaven to be a boring place. Pastor Ray Fowler stated, “So what will we do in heaven? Will we just sit around on clouds playing harps all day? No! We will worship, we will fellowship, we will serve, we will work, we will rest, and we will rule. We will not be bored, we will not hurt or be hurt, hunger or thirst, mourn or cry, sin or die.”
Paul wrote, “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you will also appear with him in glory” (Colossians 3:2-4). Paul also said, “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself” (Philippians 3:20-21). Believers who know God is good realize that heaven is a desirable place and being with Him there will also be good.
As the United States faces uncertain times, remember that you are only passing through on this earth. Place your hope in Jesus and, one day, you will be with Him face to face. Pray for followers of Christ, whether in government or in the private sector, to be about the Father’s business, living in such God-honoring ways that others will turn to Jesus and prepare to meet Him when it is time.
Today’s Verse: Titus 1:2
in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Philippians 1:18-26
18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice.
Yes, and I will rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 20 as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. 23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. 24 But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
