2 Cor. 4 16-18

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18







Thursday 25 April 2013

Heaven! Heaven! It is Heaven!

On Tuesday April 23, Henrietta’s mother suffered a massive stroke. At this time she remains unresponsive, the doctors do not expect her to live long. 

After 92 years her lifelong wish and desire to be with her Lord and Saviour will soon be a reality.

I believe that her desire and longing is summed up in this Bible verse. Psalm 84: 2 My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God.
 

Heaven! Heaven! It is Heaven!  (J.R. Miller)

An author tells of a French ship which had been lost for months amid storms in the southern seas. One morning land was espied from the mast-head. Passengers and crew gathered on deck, awaiting the sight of the coming shore in suspense. Vague outlines only were seen, so vague that the uncertainty almost broke the hearts of the watchers. Was it land? If so, what land? Could it be France? Was it indeed France? Or was it some strange country?

Nearer and nearer they came. Clearer and more distinct became the outlines. After some hours, hours which seemed days, the lookout cried, "France! France! It is France!" The joy of the ship's company knew no bounds. They were indeed home after all their wanderings, and all their dangers and fears!

So will it be with us believers, when, through the mists of that sea which we call death, we approach the shores of eternal life. After the dimness of dying our eyes shall open to behold the banks of the celestial land! Then the shout will not be, "France! It is France!" but "Heaven! Heaven! It is Heaven!" The storms will all be past. We shall be in eternal glory. Then we shall have life in all its fullness. Then we shall be home forever!

"No eye has seen,
no ear has heard, and
no mind has imagined--
what God has prepared for those who love Him!" 1 Corinthians 2:9
 
 

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  1. Anonymous25 April 2013 at 10:35

    Will keep you all in our prayers, praying for strength and comfort in the coming days. MZ

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  2. Anonymous27 April 2013 at 08:31

    Dear John & Henrietta, please receive my sympathy in the passing away of your Mother. Praying for grace and comfort in Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Warmly, pastor VZ

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