Category: Heaven

Take time to think about Heaven. Let the wonder of it all fill your hearts and minds.

Thanking and praising God in all things,

Mark

Note: While we may not agree with everything a particular church or Christian group teaches or believes, there are times when we can be blessed by something outside the realm of our current understanding of God.

The other day, the Holy Spirit told me, “It’s time to let go of the things of earth.” Wow, that was really cool. I could sense He was pulling on my heart and wanting me to begin to realize that I’ll soon be in Heaven. What joy it was to have Him show me this. Soon, and very soon, we are going to see the King. Isn’t that wonderful?

God wants me to trust Him with everything. Everything…How precious is that?

As Christians, Jesus lives in us through the Holy Spirit. Jesus promised to be with us. The tricky part is learning to let Him live His wonderful Life through us. As we yield to His Word, to His leading, to Him, we learn how wonderful He is.

I’m seeing so many pastors taking on so much care today. Others are as well. I even heard that many churches will not be re-opening after Covid 19 because the pastors say this whole matter is too much and too hard. God loves these people and He wants to take all care from them so they can live free indeed.

Some thoughts about what God’s saying to me right now regarding care.

It takes great faith and trust in God to cast all my cares on Him. But, that’s the point. He wants me to have great faith and to be able to live free while I trust totally in Him. That truth will make you rejoice with the angels. Hallelujah!

It is such a strong and often unconscious choice to take on care. It’s such an easy temptation to fall for. We seem to go out of our way to show others that we care without realizing the “care” we’re opening ourselves up to.

What am I doing trying to take on care? Any care. That’s God’s job. If He asks me to cast all my care on Him, it must be for very good reasons so I better do it. I can’t let pride make me think I can “care.” No, I need to humble myself by casting all care on Jesus. That’s where it belongs…If I’m not casting my care on Him, I end up all stressed out and life soon becomes really yucky.

strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
Acts 14:22

It’s as if God is going to allow hardships in our lives to teach us that we must give Him our hardships and any “care” that accompanies them. He wants to teach us to trust in Him with all our heart with everything, every hardship, and every temptation to take care on ourselves. In order for us to enter the kingdom of God – that care-free place of complete trust, peace, rest, and joy – we must loose ourselves from any burdens that bring care to us. We can’t keep our “care” and enter His kingdom. Wow, such love beyond our understanding. All we have to do is be obedient to His Word so that we can enter His beautiful, care-free kingdom.

I know it can sound completely backwards, but it’s true. When we have “care,” we take on so much stress, strife and other bad things that hurt our minds and bodies. When we give all our cares to Jesus, which is where they belong, we free ourselves of burdens and it allows Jesus to handle whatever has brought us care. He’s simply telling us to release our cares to Him by casting them on Him. It’s His will for us, and I’m glad it is because if it wasn’t, I’d be sunk with so much care. Do you see how loving it is for the Father to take all our care only to take those cares on Himself? He’ll handle everything we give Him. He simply asks us to leave it with Him. Wow, no worries. Care-free. What a life He’s calling us to share in. Free indeed. Sounds really wonderful. That’s the kingdom.

5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:5-7

We can’t take care with us into the Kingdom. It won’t fit through the gate. Through hardship and trials, God’s wanting to relieve us of all care so we can enter His wonderful, matchless Kingdom of light. That’s the plan. Give up care. Leave it. Humble yourself by casting it all onto Jesus, and enter the Kingdom of trusting Him, of His peace, rest, joy and care-free living. Amazing. What a Kingdom.

God bless you all,

Mark

Note: While we may not agree with everything a particular church or Christian group teaches or believes, there are times when we can be blessed by something outside the realm of our current understanding of God.

Thou (God) wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Isaiah 26:3

Please take time this weekend to think about Heaven. This life is so temporary and we’ll soon be with Jesus, forever. Yay!

Keep looking up.

God bless,

Mark

Note: While we may not agree with everything a particular church or Christian group teaches or believes, there are times when we can be blessed by something outside the realm of our current understanding of God.

Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace…

God bless,

Mark

 

I held Him that first day in Heaven, and would not let go!

Please take time to think about Heaven and Jesus today and this weekend. ☺

God bless,

Mark

Note: While we may not agree with everything a particular church or Christian group teaches or believes, there are times when we can be blessed by something outside the realm of our current understanding of God.

Yep, I love pictures depicting Heaven…☺

To finally see Him face to face.  Wow.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven…

God bless,

Mark

Note: While we may not agree with everything a particular church or Christian group teaches or believes, there are times when we can be blessed by something outside the realm of our current understanding of God.

What Is Heaven Like?
By John Taylor

I love to talk about heaven, my future home and the home of all who accept Christ.

For one thing, it is huge. The city of New Jerusalem alone is 1400 miles on each side and 1400 miles high, if you can imagine that.

“The angel who talked to me held in his hand a gold measuring stick to measure the city, its gates, and its wall. When he measured it, he found it was a square, as wide as it was long. In fact, its length and width and height were each 1,400 miles then he measured the walls and found them to be 216 feet thick (according to the human standard used by the angel).” Rev 21:15-17

(Size of the New Jerusalem compared to Earth.)

There is no sickness or sorrow of any kind.

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Rev 21:4

Most importantly, God will dwell with people and be among them.

“I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, ‘Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.’” Rev 21:3-4

There is much about heaven that must remain a secret until we all get there.

“‘What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived’ — the things God has prepared for those who love him” 1 Corinthians 2:9

You can read it yourself in the book of Revelation chapters 21 and 22.

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16

God bless,

Mark

Note: While we may not agree with everything a particular church or Christian group teaches or believes, there are times when we can be blessed by something outside the realm of our current understanding of God.

I had my car worked on this morning. On the way home, I heard a fellow talking about how the democrats want to sanction and boycott Israel. By the way, Israel just announced that it will likely have a coronavirus vaccine in the next 90 days. Bernie Sanders, and other democrats, do not like Israel and call the Jews racists. Wow, God is amazing to have Israel produce the vaccine and that the Jews would make the vaccine available to everyone.

As you heard before, this life is all about Jesus and Heaven. As worldly events line up with more and more Bible prophecy, it’s amazing that people will still choose their sinful lifestyles over God. One day, they will sober up to the reality of what this life was all about, and for many, it will be too late. Wow, talk about a wake up call.

Don’t get caught up in the craziness of this world and the ridiculous bantering going on all around us. Keep looking up to Jesus, precious people.

God bless,

Mark

Note: While we may not agree with everything a particular church or Christian group teaches or believes, there are times when we can be blessed by something outside the realm of our current understanding of God.

God bless,

Mark

I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. Let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
Revelation 22:16-17

Soon, all earthly limitations will be gone, forever…Soon you will no longer need time to learn about Me because you will know Me, face to face.

My precious one, if you only knew the enormous contrast between Heaven and earth, you’d never worry or care about anything there. You would be laughing with the joy of what you’re about to inherit…Me, your Bridegroom, and My Kingdom. We’ll be, truly and purely, One.

That’s why I told you in My Word to have joy in tribulations – You’ve been called to the marriage feast of the Lamb. Please believe Me when I tell you that earthly trials are nothing when compared to My love for you, My care for you, My ability to be working all things for your good. The joy I’ve provided for you will overcome anything. I promise you. Let it take over your life.

My Kingdom is coming. Can you hear it in your soul? I want you to until it drowns out everything else. Can you hear Heaven beginning to proclaim to your heart the love, the celebration, the joy, the majesty, the glory, the beauty, the wonder, the fun and pure enjoyment, the unveiling that’s coming?

Your new being will be totally immersed in it, in Me, in the splendor, in the sights and sounds…It’s coming, this wonderful place I’ve prepared for you will be ours, forever. You’ll be Mine, forever.

The trust and carefree lighthearted gifts I’m growing in you now are a mere speck of what’s in the Kingdom here with My Father and Me.

I’m coming to get you. Look up. Let My coming take over every other thought until the fear of care is gone from you, until your trust in Me surpasses earthly understanding.

Then the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!” And he added, “These are the true words of God.”
Revelation 19:9

Eternity is pushing its will against the wall of time, against that temporal divide. It’s waiting to burst through. All of us here in Heaven are at attention, waiting with excited anticipation, totally exhilarated to hear the Father say, “All is prepared. Now, it’s time. Bring the Bride to the wedding feast. Bring her home to where She belongs, to live with Us, forevermore.”

He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Revelation 22:20

God bless,

Mark

4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 2:4-7

“Stop critiquing earth and begin to contemplate Heaven.”
Dr. Charles Swindoll from Insight For Living

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
1 Thessalonians 2:19

God bless,

Mark

Note: While we may not agree with everything a particular church or Christian group teaches or believes, there are times when we can be blessed by something outside the realm of our current understanding of God.

Jesus – The Way, The Truth and The Life. No one comes to the Father but by Him. Jesus is the only way to Heaven. It’s true.

Take time to think about Heaven this weekend. Look up.

God bless,

Mark

Note: While we may not agree with everything a particular church or Christian group teaches or believes, there are times when we can be blessed by something outside the realm of our current understanding of God.

The more God shows us how to replace our ways with His ways, the more we’re being blessed beyond what we thought was possible. God is changing Annie and me right before our very eyes. It’s so dear, fun, exciting and miraculous. Although we try, it’s honestly beyond our ability to clearly and adequately express in words.

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
Psalm 85:10

Wow, what a beautiful way to express what God makes available to mankind. God’s peace is made known and available to us as we learn about and apply the righteousness laid out in His Word. Doers of His Word are blessed as righteousness and peace bless their lives in ways that keep growing and multiplying inside them. What a heavenly blessing. What a miracle that only God can provide us with. What mercy that comes directly from the Throne of Heaven, from Glory.

Thank You, Lord, that You keep pursuing us so that righteousness and peace kiss each other in our lives to make our lives so beautiful, wonderful, other-worldly, so full of the ability to trust You in all things so that we can enter Your awesome rest. What a God You are, Lord. No wonder we’ll throw our crowns at Your feet when we get to Heaven to live with You forever.

Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
Psalm 73:25

We love You, Jesus. And to think that You first loved us. Surely, You are Faithful and True. Wow…

God bless,

Mark 

Note: While we may not agree with everything a particular church or Christian group teaches or believes, there are times when we can be blessed by something outside the realm of our current understanding of God.

Heaven – Almost there…

Keep looking up to Jesus, my friends.

God bless,

Mark

Ann and I were talking this morning about keeping the faith and how Satan will do all he can to steal our faith and trust in Jesus and His Word. I mentioned that Jesus’ eyes must have been filled with unflinching heavenly purpose and faith.

When we have times of doubt, remember Him. His eyes filled with faith and determination to quench all fear and doubt. This is where He wants us to live. ABOVE with Him even though we’re still on earth. He looked at His disciples in the boat in the storm and questioned their faith. He wanted them to join Him in the ABOVE life that is so filled with faith that it never need spend a moment in fear. Never.

For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
1 John 5:4

Wow, what a Savior we have.

Things are really heating up between the US and Iran. The Bible’s book of Ezekiel war draws closer and closer. Jesus tells us to look up when we see these things happening.

1 And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:

2 For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.

3 And again they said, Alleluia And her smoke rose up for ever and ever.

4 And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.

5 And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great.

6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
Revelation 19:1-7

Look up to Heaven. Look up to Jesus.

God bless,

Mark

Keep looking up to Jesus Who is the Author and finisher of our faith.

I’m having a pretty bad migraine aura right now. But, I want you to know I’m sitting here thanking God in all things. This is how I continue to “look up” to my precious Jesus. Come what may, He keeps me (us) resting in His dwelling place as I keep my focus on Him.

Have a blessed day and weekend, everyone.

We love you all.

God bless,

Mark and Ann

What A Day That Will Be – The Singing Contractors

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What A Day That Will Be
By Jim Hill

There is coming a day,
When no heart aches shall come,
No more clouds in the sky,
No more tears to dim the eye,
All is peace forever more,
On that happy golden shore,
What a day, glorious day that will be.

What a day that will be,
When my Jesus I shall see,
And I look upon His face,
The One who saved me by His grace;
When He takes me by the hand,
And leads me through the Promised Land,
What a day, glorious day that will be.

There’ll be no sorrow there,
No more burdens to bear,
No more sickness, no pain,
No more parting over there;
And forever I will be,
With the One who died for me,
What a day, glorious day that will be.

What a day that will be,
When my Jesus I shall see,
And I look upon His face,
The One who saved me by His grace;
When He takes me by the hand,
And leads me through the Promised Land,
What a day, glorious day that will be

Keep looking up and keep running with Jesus. ☺

God bless you all,

Mark and Ann

It’s not that I want anyone to go to hell. And, I’m sure God doesn’t want that either. But He’s given everyone the choice to choose Jesus, to spend eternity with Him.

The other day, I heard someone say that there won’t be any mean people in Heaven.

And He that sat upon the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said unto me, “Write: for these words are true and faithful.”
Revelation 21:5

“All things new.” Wow, that’s something to think about. All things new. I wonder what all things new looks and feels like. It’s going to be incredible

God bless,

Mark