Sometimes the sorrows and disappointments of this life can weigh heavily on our hearts. When things don’t work out, or when we suffer personal defeats or losses, the strain of it all can sometimes make us wonder if anything we do is worthwhile. Can sincere and honest individuals truly succeed in creating a better society in a world where all too often evil, corruption and mans selfishness seem to prevail? When we are down and discouraged, the outlook doesn’t seem very bright. But that’s when we must continue to trust in Gods Word and His promises, because a better world is coming soon.
Sorrow may endure for a night, the Bible says, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). The glorious morning of Heaven will break after the deep shadows and night of this life, so keep your eyes on the Lord and His wonderful promises of Heaven hereafter! You will find it easier to bear the burdens that you’re facing now when you realize these trials are only for a moment, compared with eternity to come.
All the disappointments, broken promises and heartbreaks will soon be forgotten and blotted out like a bad dream when that glorious dawn of Heaven arrives.
“The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us” (Romans 8:18). Revelation 21:4 says that God will wipe away every tear from our eyes. Isn’t that wonderful? He’s going to wipe away all those tears, all that heartbreak and discouragement, and there will be no more tears, no more pain, no more death, no more sorrow!
Despite the fact that Heaven is the ultimate paradise, many people don’t seem to be planning to go there. How strange! Even though this life is often full of pain and sorrow and problems, they accept their present existence here as the end, and refuse to believe in a better life to come. Why? Perhaps its because the idea many people have of Heaven–lying around on a cloud, playing a harp all day and doing nothing except being “holy”–does not sound very appealing. Thank God that is not what the Bible says Heaven is like!
Jesus said, “In My Fathers house are many mansions. I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2). Its been almost two thousand years since Jesus said that. By “preparing,” do you think He meant He needed to fluff up some clouds for us to lie on and manufacture enough harps to go around? Of course not! That whole concept of Heaven is contrary to Gods Word, the Bible! If you want an idea of what Heaven is really like, read the last two chapters of the Bible, Revelation chapters 21 and 22.
As it is described there, the Heavenly City, the home of all the saved Christians of all ages, is so amazing, so breathtakingly beautiful, that it is almost beyond description! Imagine, if you can, a city with streets made of scintillating crystal-clear gold, a city about 1,500 miles (2,400 km) high, 1,500 miles wide and 1,500 miles long! Within its shimmering gates of pearl is the Paradise of God, where the River of Life winds gracefully through lush parks where laughing children and gentle animals play together–and where departed loved ones await our coming!
Can you visualize a world with no more death, no more pain, no more fear, no more sorrow, no more sickness, no more crying; a world where everything is a joy and a pleasure; a society where everybody works together in harmony, cooperation and love? It’s more than our finite human minds can fathom. As the Bible says, “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him” (1 Corinthians 2:9).
Even though it is so much more wonderful than anything we have known here on earth, in many ways Heaven is like the pleasurable aspects of this life we are presently living, only much, much better! It has all the best things of this life, without any of the trouble, pain, sickness, worry or death–a world of roses without thorns. On this old earth, we still cannot fully enjoy all of the joys and pleasures of life, but Heaven is the place where all of our hearts desires will be fulfilled. Anything good you ever desired, anything you ever dreamed of, will be yours in Heaven.
Gods Word tells us that He will make all things new, and that those who overcome will inherit all things (Revelation 21:5,7). Who overcomes the world? Those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God (1 John 5:5). Those who believe in Jesus will inherit all things, for it is Gods delight to give you the desires of your heart. He says, “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4). “It is your Fathers good pleasure to give you the kingdom [Heaven]” (Luke 12:32).
In Heaven there will be every pleasure and excitement you have ever experienced on earth, only far better! You’ll have untold love, the joys of children, variety, change, the challenges of new horizons, new work, new tasks to perform, and even the adventure of pioneering new worlds. Every thrill, every excitement, every love or fulfilling work that you longed for in this life will be yours in that heavenly realm–if you love Jesus and believe in Him now! Do you?