Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise – Luke 23:42-43
Jesus’ promise to the repentant thief on the cross was “today you will be with me in paradise.” What a wonderful promise to all believers.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
Jesus’ promise to the repentant thief on the cross was “today you will be with me in paradise.” What a wonderful promise to all believers.
This is such a wonderful hope. To move from the earthly tent we live in now, and into the eternal house that God has prepared for us.
This psalm is such a wonderful expression of trust in God, the strength of our hearts. What else is there that begins to compare with God.
The second chapter of Genesis introduces the garden of Eden as the ideal home for humanity. And believers look forward to its restoration.
Heaven is a common term in our vocabulary today. And one that is found throughout the Scriptures. But what does the Bible have to say about heaven?
As believers, we haved died with Christ and are seated with him in heaven. Because of that, we should set our minds on things above, on the kingdom of God.
The doctrine of last things includes the global events preceding Christ’s return, as well as the more personal aspects; what happens to me in the end.
I live now in the tent of this body. But I look forward to being at home with the Lord in the heavenly home he has prepared for me.
The tree of life was lost in Eden, but it is restored in the Holy City, the new paradise. Blessed are those who can eat from the tree of life.
The Holy City, the New Jerusalem, the Bride of Christ, a redeemed and glorious church prepared for her wedding to the Lamb. How great to be a part of that.