How often do you think about heaven? Jesus said that He’s gone there to prepare a place for us, and that He’s coming back to take us to be with Him (John 14). The thought of that should absolutely thrill us, especially as we grow older and our health deteriorates, and as we hear more and more about the increasing uncertainty and wickedness in the world around us. What a glorious future lies before us, and which draws nearer every day. Shouldn’t we think of it often, and shouldn’t we be frequently considering it in sermons and Bible studies?
But how often do we think about heaven? We hear that sometimes Christians are ridiculed for being “so heavenly minded, they’re no earthly good.” Of course, that’s never been true, but have we overreacted against that to the point that we feel guilty if we find ourselves deliberately thinking about heaven? Our future is guaranteed by Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, as well as His promise to take us there. And since His Word tells us quite a bit about heaven, surely He wants us to keep that in view to encourage and comfort us as we go through this “veil of tears” before arriving home.