Read Luke 19:11-26, Psalm 94
Interior Decorating 101
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”
1 Corinthians 2:9b NIV
When we receive Jesus Christ as Savior, we receive the keys to the kingdom of eternal life in heaven in a brand new home. Actually, we are promised a mansion. This is our gift by the grace of God, through faith. We do nothing to earn it.
As wonderful as heaven will be, it is not the end of anything except sin. It is the beginning of everything in a new life for all eternity.
Since the sins of pride, envy and jealousy will be banished, there will be no concept of rank or anyone being any better than any one else.
There is much Scripture referring to rewards in heaven, treasures in heaven, and even ruler-ship in heaven. The faithful stewards who managed the lives they had been given were promised the responsibility managing cities in heaven.
We receive a great deal of love and satisfaction in responding to God’s love on this earth by loving God and others and glorifying Him. What joy there will be when Jesus says, “well done, good and faithful servant,” and proceeds to reward us with the privilege and joy of serving and glorifying Him in His heavenly kingdom!
Thank God we are not going to have to move into our new mansions with the baggage of our sins. Thank God we are going to have the rewards of our good works decorating our mansions in heaven with even greater opportunities to show our love for Him by serving Him and enjoying Him forever.
Father, help me to decorate my life with the good works you created me for here, that I might enjoy serving and glorifying You to the fullest in heaven. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Chris Spears
Ocala Florida
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