George Bowers Sr.: Anticipating the most wonderful trip | Nvdaily

Nancy and I had been lucky to get pleasure from a latest journey to Hawaii. It was nice to lastly get away from the frantic tempo of regular life and loosen up just a little in a tropical paradise. I thank God for the transient respite and a little bit of recharge.

Earlier than we left on our journey, nevertheless, we bought journey guides and spoke to others who had been there earlier than us to get their suggestions. We mapped out our plans and wished to see the highlights with out the remorse of lacking one thing main. Though it’s unattainable to see all of it, we did get pleasure from many waterfalls, landscapes, seashores, flowers, and even a volcano.

Our go to to this paradise brought on me to replicate on one other journey I’m anticipating, though I don’t know the date of my departure. This journey might be even higher and can present everlasting relaxation in an ideal paradise known as heaven.

Earlier than leaving, nevertheless, it’s smart to perform a little analysis and seek the advice of no matter guides or earlier vacationers we are able to discover. Luckily, the Bible gives each. In Isaiah 6, the prophet experiences a little bit of the overwhelming holy presence of God and was humbled and adjusted by it.

Paul additionally briefly alludes to his go to there and John reveals extra about heaven than anybody else in Revelation. He describes golden streets, jeweled foundations, and a pure river of life.

John additionally talks about what just isn’t there. Though Hawaii is gorgeous, homelessness and drug habit exist there too together with different frequent issues. We noticed prisons, hospitals and cemeteries. Fortunately, none of those might be in that true paradise for John says there might be no extra illness, tears or loss of life.

Our most authoritative Informant on heaven is Jesus Himself. He lived there previous to visiting earth and returned there afterwards. He spoke of creating preparations for our arrival by getting our properties (or mansions) prepared.

There are sensible issues when touring as properly. What is going to the climate be like? What sort of garments needs to be packed? How a lot will issues price?

So too, we must always contemplate these facets of heaven. Hawaii solely required quick sleeves and sandals however we don’t must pack any garments for heaven as our Father can have new wardrobes and new our bodies awaiting us. Since He’ll present all our wants, we gained’t want any money, though we are able to ship it forward by serving to these in want right here earlier than we go.

We can also start anticipating this journey! Earlier than our trip, pleasure constructed as we awaited getting away from day by day routines and experiencing issues we’d by no means achieved or seen. How rather more ought to we stay up for heaven!

As a result of Jesus paid our worth, we are able to get pleasure from unparalleled everlasting magnificence with none issues or expense. The extra we give attention to our upcoming journey, the better it’s to endure the right here and now. For that reason, the Bible tells us to set our ideas on everlasting unseen realities above.

Heaven will even exceed any earthly trip in that it’ll by no means finish! As our time in Hawaii drew to a detailed, we started to recollect all of the duties awaiting us and the return to 60-70 hour work weeks. Fortunately, we’ll by no means must “return” from heaven. We’ll keep endlessly in essentially the most great place ever.

A very powerful query we must always ask is, “How can we get there?” Nancy and I needed to ebook flights and make connections. So too, attending to heaven doesn’t simply occur. Every particular person should make their very own reservation by repenting of sin and accepting Jesus as Savior. He would be the most great Function in heaven and we are able to anticipate having fun with His presence there endlessly if we’ve accepted and reside for Him.

As you replicate on a latest trip, might it remind you of a extra essential journey but to return and start anticipating all that heaven has to supply.

Blessings, George

George Bowers is the Senior Pastor of Antioch Church and has authored 19 books together with 13 books of unique poetry. They’re out there at 4 Star Printing, Shenandoah Stuff, and Woodstock Gardens or from him instantly. He may be reached by means of www.georgebowersministries.com or at gabowers@shentel.net.