No Eye Has Seen, No Ear Has Heard

“That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9

In 1 Corinthians 2, the Apostle Paul referred to a portion of Isaiah’s writing. He talked about how the mountains quaked when the Lord came down to the earth. He continued by saying,

For since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him! Isaiah 64:4

No matter where God goes, His glory goes before Him. Try to imagine the surroundings in the Garden of Eden when God and Adam walked together in the evenings.

One day Jesus led Peter, James, and John to the top of a high mountain to be alone. At that place that we call the Mount of Transfiguration, He gave them a glimpse of God’s glory.

As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light. Matthew 17:2

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All who know Christ as their Savior can look forward to a surprise for all eternity. Jesus told His disciples when He goes back to heaven, He will prepare a place for us.

Bible translators don’t know if we will live in mansions, rooms, or suites. But does it matter? When we enter the Lord’s presence, we won’t even think about our living quarters.

Are We Sure No Eye Has Seen?

Most of us have heard of people who died and came back to life. Many shared stories of what they had experienced on the other side. Some said they had never seen anything more beautiful.

Others reported that during their experience, they had never heard such musical harmonies. Some stated they saw people they recognized. We have also heard others share horror experiences.

Before long, though, their journey to the other side had concluded. Many saw themselves entering their bodies to resume life again, while others regained consciousness of their earthly existence.

Do I believe what these people said they had seen and heard? I have no reason not to believe them. Do I think they went to heaven? Well . . . I have to say, I don’t.

I don’t know where they went or what they had seen. But, if this verse is still relevant today, then this one thing I do know. – No eye has seen, and no ear has heard.

According to that scripture verse, nothing compares to what God has prepared for us. We will all see God’s wonderful glory together. He does, however, reveal mysteries through His Spirit.

But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets. 1 Corinthians 2:10

So, do I believe these people saw and experienced something? Absolutely! The Lord gave them a wonderful experience. For those who had horrible experiences, God opened their eyes.

I don’t doubt the death of these folks or that they experienced eternity. According to their testimony, they described it as gorgeous. I wonder what “no eye has yet seen” will look like.

John’s Vision

The Apostle John gave us some descriptions of what he saw when he received the Revelation. He tried to explain his vision to us by writing it down. We still don’t understand everything he saw.

Even things we know about, like a sea, but made of glass? Streets paved with gold? And a city built in a cube, 1400 miles on each side? I can’t even imagine those things.

John saw some incredible things, but how much didn’t he see? According to what Paul said along with, No eye has seen, no ear has heard, he also said;

. . . no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9

Moses’ Experience with God

God assured Moses that He would go with them when they headed toward the promised land. Knowing God’s presence set them apart from other nations, Moses asked to see His presence.

God told him, “You may not look directly at my face.” In other words, no eye has seen Him and lived. So the Lord made provision for Moses to see the back of Him.

As my glorious presence passes by, I will hide you in the crevice of the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by. Then I will remove my hand and let you see me from behind. But my face will not be seen. Exodus 33:22-23

We don’t know what it looked like when Moses saw God pass by. We don’t understand what John witnessed, even though it was glorious. He did his best trying to describe the indescribable.

The people who have died and come back to life have stirred our imaginations. Hollywood has tried to duplicate what they have heard but to no avail. Why? Because no eye has seen, yet.

Are You Ready to See What No Eye Has Ever Seen?

It all comes down to this one thing. Because no eye has seen and no ear has heard, it means no one has seen the finished product. Therefore, the best is yet to come.

It took God seven days to create the universe. It has taken Jesus over 2000 years to prepare a place for us. So, as you go through each day, keep His promise in the forefront of your mind.

I am going to prepare a place for you. When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. John 14:2-3

Lord, we can’t even imagine what eternity will be like. We live each day with the promise that Jesus is preparing a place and will come for us. We can’t wait to see what no eye has seen.

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