Tuesday, August 23, 2011

The Tuesday Talk About

Today I want to Talk about Heaven. The King's Queen and I differ on the emphasis on Heaven. She knows about Heaven and knows that she will one day be there, but when it comes to me... I find myself consumed by the thought of Heaven. Most of my favorite songs talk about heaven or at least have a heavenly theme. It is not that I have a death wish and want to die... or is it??? Let me clarify I AM NOT SUICIDAL!!! No! This is an internal battle that many people are faced with. The most well know person who battled with this was Paul. Yes! Paul had and internal battle raging within his soul. What is better, to be here on Earth being about the Father's business or being in the presence of God in Heaven.

(Philippians 1:21-26) For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith, that your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.
Paul is hard pressed between the same two choices that plague me. This world offers pain, heart ache and disappointment while Heaven offers permanent healing, joy and peace... what will I choose??? How about both. I'll keep one eye toward the eastern sky ready for my turn to go home while the other eye is focused on completing the mission while I'm here. I've heard it put this way don't be too heavenly minded that you are no earthly good. I asked the King's Queen what she thought about heaven and she said "I don't think about it really. I think about the here and now." Maybe my wife is more like Paul than I am but I just can't stop thinking about it. It's kind of like when we go on a hike she wants to stop and take pictures along the way while I am in a hurry to complete the hike. Her joy comes from the journey while my joy comes from the accomplishment of the task. Hiking to me is being able to mark another trail off so I can earn the claim of I have hiked all the trails in the park. (This is one of my Life Goals hiking all 900 miles of trails in a National Park near my house). The result from our hike called life is Heaven and within is our reward for living the life of faith. I want to go Home... and it is with sadness that I admit that it is not my time yet. Jesus said "I go to prepare a place for you..." If that place was ready I would be there, so I hope I can take a lesson from my wife... Take pictures along the trail and enjoy God's beauty on Earth because Heaven is worth the wait. Paul continued on with life as will I, seeking his will for my life on earth while I remain watchful for that wonderful moment for me to go home. Below I have included a list of some of my favorite songs.

I Can Only Imagine - Mercy Me
And Your Praise Goes On - Chris Rice
All My Tears -Jars of Clay
Changing Neighborhoods - Big Daddy Weave
Spoken For - Mercy Me
Deep Enough To Dream - Chris Rice
Homesick - Mercy Me
In the Sky - Three Bridges
If You Could Just See Me Now - Brad Lee
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2 comments:

  1. The Imperfect SojournerAugust 23, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    im the same. I want to be effective here, but I find myself craving Jesus return to establish His Kingdom... to see His face... when the Father reveals Him for who He is and the World leaders(the world system) knows HE IS REAl and HE IS ALIVE and what He said He would do he is now about to do!... and the sons of God are revealed as creation cries out in waiting for... oh what a day!!
    I love the imagery of the Fathers throne and the heavenly places. I read Rev 4 and just picture all the details in my mind, they're so descriptive... it fills me with awe.
    Do you ever look at the images from the hubble? you should check them out - the explosions of colour in space and it's sooo amazing... but I always think of the scripture that says no eye has seen what the Lord has prepared for those who love him... and I think wow what i am looking at on this and cant get my head around is visible to those who wont even ever chose to love the Lord - WHAT has He in store for those who do... gives ya some perspective huh??!

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  2. The King's QueenAugust 24, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Great post babe! Although I do tend to focus more on our mission here on earth, lately, I find myself becoming more heavenly minded like you. With all the pain, suffering, and disappointment that I've experienced recently on this journey, it's no wonder that I am appreciating the promises of Heaven more!

    Thanks for sharing on the blog! Keep up the good work!

    I love you!

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