Looking Forward

Looking Forward

Bible: Philippians 1:19-22

I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far (V.23) .

Reading

Whenever my family gets ready to go on holiday, we like to read about where we’re going . We go through reviews of the hotel, look up things to do, find out how sunny it will be, study local maps, etc .
If we trust Jesus, we have an even better place to look forward to— heaven . But sometimes I feel like most of us don’t seem to be very excited about getting there . Why is that? Maybe it’s because we don’t understand heaven . Some Christians talk about streets of gold, pearly gates and lots of singing, but what is it really like? What is there to look forward to?

I think the most powerful image of heaven is found in Paul’s words to the Philippians . He said that to “depart and be with Christ” is “better by far” (PHIL. 1:23) . Think about the most exciting thing in your life . Maybe it’s a relationship, the friends you’re making, some big family news . . . Whatever it is, being with Jesus in heaven is “better by far”!

Heaven may be hard to imagine . But all we really need to know is that, compared to anything we enjoy here on earth, heaven will definitely be better .

What I’m Thankful For…

Jesus, thank You for preparing me a place in heaven . Thank You for wanting me to live in Your home forever!

LOOKING FORWARD TO HEAVEN BEGINS WITH LOOKING FORWARD TO BEING WITH JESUS. MISTAKES TAKE OVER TODAY.

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries