30th April 2023

Our Heavenly Hope

Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God,

for He has prepared a city for them.

Hebrews 11:16

The Apostle John wrote about the wonderful aspects of Heaven in the book of Revelation. There is much mystery and untold wonder and glory. But we must not miss this truth: the door to Heaven is open for everyone, and the decision is ours.

In Revelation 4:1, the Bible says, “Behold, a door standing open in heaven.” That door is the Lord Jesus Christ. If we do not open the door to our heart here on Earth, we will never be able to walk through the door standing open in Heaven. Eternity in the “house of the Lord” (Psalm 23:6) is waiting. The day we step through the gates of splendour, we will be free from sin, and we will enjoy the marvellous joy of being in the presence of the One who is our Redeemer, Saviour, and Lord.

Heaven is God’s home, but He is not confined to Heaven. God is the landowner of Heaven, Earth, and the whole universe, and He is going to share all of it with His people. No earthly court, no financial investor, no shrewd accountant could ever calculate the extent of God’s estate, for it is priceless and without limit. Jesus told His disciples, “I bestow upon you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed one upon Me, that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom” (Luke 22:29–30).

Read

Hebrews 11:13-16.

Prayer

Merciful God, thank You, that my Saviour Jesus, is preparing me a place in that that city You have prepared for Your redeemed people. In Christ's name. Amen.