December 6–Sweet Home of the Soul

Happy Thursday! Last night was the last night of our GriefShare class. I have learned so much while taking this class, and I’ll be forever grateful that Casey talked me into going. Tonight we had a lesson on heaven and it’s wonders. Even though John gives us vivid descriptions of heaven, the splendor of it all surely “breaks the back of words” as Hank Hannegraft says.  


We know that no eye has seen nor ear heard what God has in store for us, but we do know that we all long for more that this earth. Something in our very soul longs to be with the Lord. We are spiritual beings with an eternal destiny wrapped up in flesh and bone. 


“Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.”

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11:16‬ ‭NIV‬‬


I wonder if that longing is part of the reason we celebrate Christmas with such zeal—because God came to be with us right here where we live. The idea of that brings such joy because we are drawn to share space with the Lord. 


“So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. ...No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.”

‭‭John‬ ‭1:14, 18‬ ‭NLT‬‬


Dear Lord, thank you for the promise of heaven. This longing in our souls to be with you, to share the same space, reminds us that this is a temporary situation. Help us to understand how anxious you are to welcome us and help us to live a life pleasing to you—one that makes you not ashamed to be called our God. We praise you for all that you are and all that you have done and continue to do for us. Help us to feel your presence today Lord and lead us away from the things that separate us from you. We sing hallelujah to the Lamb. Amen and amen. 


Love you dear one,

Pam


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