One thing is certain about heaven.... you'll never be bored! People often think heaven will be one long worship service. In Imagine Heaven, John Burke writes about the important jobs and responsibilities we'll have in heaven.
He says we'll be rewarded with special assignments and projects. It will be work perfectly fitted to what God created you to do. It's what you were wired to do. If you love creativity, imagine creating something for the Creator of the universe.
The Bible says some of us will rule cities and nations. Burke suggests others will compose music, paint beautiful pictures or write stories for God. All those special projects you didn't have time for here on earth, you'll be able to complete. You'll have all the time in the world to finish it.
Some NDErs in the book said there's plenty to do in heaven. You can explore the beautiful mountains and breath-taking scenery in heaven. Some said there are libraries, museums, art galleries, music concerts and sporting events. Now, I'm not sure about all that, but it makes sense. If God gave us all these things to enjoy while we were on earth, why would He take them away when we get to heaven?
Heaven will be a partying place. There will banquets and extravagant dinner parties. For us Texans, it may be a Bar-B-Que hoedown! It will be the best tasting food you've ever eaten. We can finally pick fruit from the Tree of Life and eat it. The best part is that Jesus will be the guest of honor at our parties!
Of course, there will also be music and worship before the very throne of God. We'll never want to leave His presence, and the good news is we'll never have to leave. This is only the beginning of what awaits us in heaven.
As you can probably tell, I enjoyed this book. In writing these blogs, I hope it makes you want to go to heaven as much as it makes me want to go there. Heaven is real. Don't miss it!
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