When my friend Marcis father-in-law passed away, she stopped making his favorite dessert: pineapple salad. One day, her little boy asked why she no longer served it. She replied, It reminds me of Papa, and it makes me sad; Papa really liked that dessert. Her son replied in a chipper tone, Not better than heaven!
That little boy had the right idea. Heaven is a much better place. Remembering this can help ease our sadness when things on earth trigger memories of believing loved ones who have passed away. Our friends and family who have heavenly addresses are much happier there because:
Heaven is Gods home. Gods followers will enjoy His presence for all eternity (Rev. 21:3-4).
Heaven is comfortable in every way. Heavens residents will never be sick or upset (21:4), hungry or thirsty (7:16).
Heaven is a beautiful place. A clear as crystal river will flow from Gods throne (22:1), and God Himself will give heaven its light (22:5).
Do things in this world sometimes remind you of believers who have moved on to the next world? If so, its comforting to think that they are now enjoying heavena better place by far.
Read: Revelation 21:4-11
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There was a comment I found most interesting. It was ... paraphrased ...
‘Adam and Eve were in the garden of Eden, God took complete care of them ... all was provided and readily available, When thy sinned and were cast out of the garden ... the curse was ... they were to be SELF Sufficient!!! That is the problem still today. It is self sufficiency that keeps us from completely surrendering our life to God and His Will for us, and serving God ever.
Consider this a bit.