Devotionals. Is Heaven real?

Devotionals. Is Heaven real?

Posted on December 22, 2008 Updated on December 22, 2008

MIND HEAVENLY THINGS

Memorise: “But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city” (Hebrews 11:16)

Read: Colossians 3:1-3 =”But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city” (Hebrew 11:16).

No matter how earthly governments refine, refurbish and design their cities and nations, there is an incomparable city. There is something better than what the earth can ever offer you. Heaven cannot be compared to the earth. A brother who returned from a visit to Heaven said that all the gold and precious stones we have on earth are a far cry to what you have in Heaven. The best was retained for the heavenly city, while the remnant were turned to the earth. There is something better than your dream house! Your heavenly home is beyond compare!

Compared with your eternal heavenly mansion, your earthly home is greatly limited. If you were given your dream house today, you will be bored within a year, and desire something better. That apart, no matter how much you love it, one day, all your earthly assets will be gutted by fire.

It is foolishness to plow all your resources towards assets that will eventually be razed by fire. It is wisdom to set your affections on heavenly things which last forever. Where is your focus? To make it to this glorious land, you must be born again, and live daily in righteousness. You must also become a Heaven seeker. What you seek shapens your focus, and eventually determines your receipts.

Heaven seekers are a peculiar people. They have taken time to invest heavily in the heavenly Kingdom, hence their hearts are where their treasure is (Matt 6:21). Heaven seekers constantly talk of the return of the Lord. They look forward to the day they will dump their present body for a glorious one. They anticipate the day the law of gravity will receive a record-breaking violation, when faithful believers all over the world, will simultaneously fly heavenwards.

Do you long for these? Our reading today enjoins us to set our desires towards heavenly things. If your affections are on earth, you will receive earthly things. If your affections are centered on Heaven, you will receive heavenly things. If you are bereft of God’s graces, gifts, anointing, etc. it is evident that you do not desire Heaven.

This year, heavenly blessings can be yours. Set your heart on things above. Desire the blessings from Heaven. Improve your relationship with the King of glory. Spend quality time in the presence of the Lord of Heaven and Heaven will radiate all around you.

Pray for all leaders in the Body of Christ to mind heavenly things. Pray for the Gospel to penetrate unreached nations