I'll Meet You There

On this earth, there is much we can do to plan well for our care and the care of loved ones as we face serious illness or death. As you begin your journey with your advance care plan, though, as a person of faith, do not lose sight of the eternity before you and the heaven you are promised by your Lord and Savior. If you or a loved one are imminently preparing to live in heaven, know that each day I pray for you. I may not meet you while I am wearing my earth suit, but when I anticipate heaven, I imagine meeting you and celebrating with you our shared eternity.

What do we know about our heavenly destination?

As believers, we can praise our Father for our eternal home. And as we make choices for ourselves and others, let us remember the grace we are extended and the choice for heaven made possible by Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace, King of kings, Immanuel (“God with us”).

What is heaven? Let’s look to Scripture for the best descriptions of what we can anticipate.

• Heaven is a place and a promise (John 14:1-2). Because this is true, I anticipate dwelling with the one who conquered my death with his life.
• Heaven is in God’s presence and brings eternal pleasures (Psalm 16:11). Because this is true, I anticipate the presence of the one who makes my heart sing.
• Heaven is the home of perfect knowledge (1 Corinthians 13:12). Because this is true, I anticipate a time when I will have no unanswered questions.
• Heaven is prepared for us by God (1 Corinthians 2:9). Because this is true, I anticipate the place where God walks, and the garden humanity was created to inhabit.

I encourage you to read each of these verses and write how you would finish this sentence: Because this is true, I anticipate…This is one of the ways you will begin to tackle your fears about the end of life on earth.

Pray With Me

Father God, thank you for your Word and the promises you give us about heaven. Please infuse these promises into my heart, so I can anticipate my future with you and live more fearlessly.