“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” – John 14:3
This is the great assurance of our faith. It’s not so much about a place, as wonderful as that will be. It’s about the Person we’ll be with – Jesus! Our Lord and Savior, our Good Shepherd, the Bread of Life, the Resurrection and the Life. One day, Jesus will return and take everyone who follows Him to be with Him forever. While Heaven and the renewed Earth will be more amazing than we can possibly imagine, the ongoing, eternal presence of Jesus will be infinitely greater than that!
Think about it! Imagine yourself basking in His love, His joy, His peace, His kindness, His gentleness, His power, His grace, His mercy, His patience, His wisdom, and His glory! Forever!!! You will see Jesus, hear Jesus, and learn from Jesus continuously forever…. Let this truth take your breath away!!!
It’s good to not only remember these truths but to spend some time imagining what they’ll be like. Let your thoughts soar and your heart sing! Though the reality will be better than you imagine, this holy imagination can help strengthen your faith and sustain you through dark and difficult times. Always remember that your Savior, the Lamb of God, loves you and is coming back for you! #FollowJesus