The Riches of Heaven

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To encourage us in our battles and give us joy the Bible sets before us the wonderful riches of heaven. Listen to Paul, “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed….” (Rom. 8:18 niv). Listen to Hebrews 12:2, 3 (niv): “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus … who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of God the father.” Critics of heaven, some of whom call themselves Christians, mock us who long for heaven and call us weak. They say we should serve God and man because it is right, not because we get paid back in eternity. Like all lies this has an element of truth, but I’m so glad the couple from our church who just learned their precious three-year-old has only a few weeks to live (unless God intervenes), can be told they will see her again in heaven. What a motivation to keep on believing and serving.

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