Paul tells us we will see perfectly in heaven in 1 Corinthians chapter thirteen, but that is not so on this earth. Paul is not talking about physical eyesight but how we understand spiritual things in this lifetime. In this lifetime, Paul tells us it is like looking through an imperfect mirror, especially in connection …
Seeing ourselves compared to God’s holiness makes us suddenly aware of our sinfulness. In life, we compare ourselves to others and think we are not too bad and better than most. The problem in comparing ourselves is that we can develop a false image of ourselves as we try to elevate ourselves. As God gave …
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be in heaven? As we go about our daily lives, thoughts of heaven may not be something we spend much time on. Yet, for every believer, heaven is just a heartbeat away. 1 Corinthians 2:9No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no …
Storing up treasure in heaven is not about building your Kingdom but the Kingdom of God. Unfortunately, the world tells us that life is all about how much treasure you can accumulate in this world. The assumption is this is what will make you happy. Think about the toys you played with as a child. …
As I write this, it is the anniversary of the death of my maternal grandfather. My mother told me that during the last few days of his life, he was able to see two angelic beings by his bed. He described them as two strong young men. In the last hours of his life, the …
Our heavenly Father loves to give His children gifts. Gifts are not something we earn or deserve but are given to us because God loves us so much. The Apostle Paul writes about the gift of faith. Ephesians 2:8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it …