I had to make a trip to our neighborhood senior center today to sign up for fresh, local produce coupons at farmers' markets this summer. I've done this for several years now and each time I feel so young, compared to the other seniors when I go in there to apply. It's not a pleasant thought to know that I'm the one who qualifies as the senior citizen now, and not just my husband. He's five years older than I am. I don't have to apply for him as his proxy any more. But I still feel uncomfortable just the same.
Feeling out of place like that made me think of heaven. I've heard it said that everyone will go to heaven...everyone who would be happy there. Hopefully, I wouldn't feel out of place or uncomfortable in heaven. That's what our preparation is for here on earth. Living the Christian lifestyle doesn't just make us good witnesses to those around us. It is also our practice for the kind of living that happens in our heavenly home.
The sensual pleasures and worldly entertainment we enjoy here on earth will not be found in heaven. Would I be bored there? How will I fit in? How can I find joy in the presence of angels, if my actions here make them veil their faces? I pray the Lord shows me now what "things" I can and cannot take with me when I enter that glorious land. I really do want to fit in.
Showing posts with label worldly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label worldly. Show all posts
Monday, May 21, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Having Fun
There's a price to pay when you're having fun. For me, having fun with my granddaughters often means I pay the price of catching their colds. But that, of course, is a price I'm willing to pay, as I'm doing once again this week.
Whether it's good fun or bad fun, you have to think of the consequences. And that includes the final, eternal consequences. For instance, there's sweet satisfaction and joy in serving Christ, even when it leads to persecution, a not-so-pleasant consequence. But the final reward, an eternity in heaven, far outweighs the earthly price we pay for it.
On the other hand, the fun that we find so attractive in the world often leads to pain and suffering on this earth, but also in the loss of eternal life with our Father.
What kind of fun are you having this week?
Whether it's good fun or bad fun, you have to think of the consequences. And that includes the final, eternal consequences. For instance, there's sweet satisfaction and joy in serving Christ, even when it leads to persecution, a not-so-pleasant consequence. But the final reward, an eternity in heaven, far outweighs the earthly price we pay for it.
On the other hand, the fun that we find so attractive in the world often leads to pain and suffering on this earth, but also in the loss of eternal life with our Father.
What kind of fun are you having this week?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)