Last week, we were reminded that the many trials and hardships we face on earth are not to be taken personally. They’re only reminders that our home is not in this world. Those who have surrendered to Christ don’t have a kingdom in this world. We are only pilgrims passing through. This got me thinking about the many things I most definitely will not miss in Heaven. I have listed them here as an inspiration to us all so that we may desire that day even more. When you feel downcast, write your own list. It certainly helps get things in perspective again!
-No more alarm clocks at 3AM/ traffic jams!
-Work will no longer be tiresome, but a joy.
-No more Eskom/load shedding! (Rev 22:5, 21:23)
-No more death, sorrow, crying/pain (Rev 21:4)
-No more separation (Rev 21:1)
-No more travelling to Church! (Rev 21:22)
-No more sun/moon worship-everyone will worship the Lord, our Creator & Redeemer (Rev 21:23)
-No more fear of the dark or terrors of the night. There is no night there! (Rev 21:25)
-No more sin and we will no longer be sinners! (Rev 21:27)
-No more arrogance, stubbornness or pride; man will freely submit to God’s authority without resistance. (Rev 21:24)
-No more orphaned, suffering children. All who enter will be the sons of God. (Rev 21:7)
-No more trying to convince people that God exists, only to be regarded as a fool. There will be no unbelievers in His Kingdom. (Rev 21:8)
-I may not have a mansion here, but He has promised me one there! And better still, nobody will envy/hate me for it because everyone will have one (John 14:2)
-No more gravel roads. The streets in God’s City are paved with gold so pure that it’s like transparent glass! That also means no potholes or begging municipalities to fix them! (Rev 21:21)
-No more war, murder or destruction (Mic 4:3)
-No more worrying about security and fear of burglars and thieves. Our treasure will be Heaven which moth and rust can’t corrupt, nor thieves steal away. (Matt 6:19-20)
-All the material things people value on earth will be like the playthings of a child when compared to Heaven! No one will judge your character based on expensive cars/houses or a six figure salary there!) (Rev 3:4-the Lamb will make us worthy)
-No more economy, because there’s no scarcity!
-Bonus of all bonuses…wait for it…no more satan!
Please note: This is not an exhaustive list. There are so many more things I can think of, but I thought I would give you readers a chance to think up some of your own before stealing ALL the ideas! This is a wonderful way to vent your frustration about this present world but also dwell on the promises of God. And to think that God used my annoying alarm clock this morning to inspire these thoughts just when I thought I wouldn't have anything to write about this morning! God can use the annoying things (and in some cases, annoying people) in your life to inspire you if you will allow Him:)
Heaven is a forever place with my forever God:)
