Imagine
Luke 23:43, Acts 1:9-11, 2 Corinthians 5:8, 1Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelations 21:1-7
Luke 23:43, Acts 1:9-11, 2 Corinthians 5:8, 1Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelations 21:1-7
Luke 23:43: "Jesus answered him, 'I tell you the truth, today you will be with Me in paradise.'"
He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Hallelujah! One day, we too will rise from the dead.
We don’t need to wonder what to expect after our own death. The Bible is clear about many things; let’s take a journey to explore, allowing our minds to imagine what will come to pass.
First thing to know is: at the moment of death, believers are present with the Lord. (Luke 23:43, 2Corinthians 5:8). Jesus told the thief who was crucified next to Him who asked Jesus to remember him when Jesus comes into His kingdom. Jesus said, “Today thou shall be with Me in paradise.” So, this is the first thing—we’ll be with our King the moment our hearts stop beating.
But…will our resurrection combine our bodies with our spirits to be with God and other departed saints? Listen to this: We’ll hear a trumpet blast and the archangel Michael will call the saints to assemble. We’ll see Jesus descending from Heaven to meet with the saints in the air—both departed and living saints. WOW!
The bodies and spirits of the departed will be reunited—from the earth and heaven. These new glorified bodies will be perfect. We’ll be imperishable—healthy and strong enough to never wear out for eternity. In glory, we’ll be much like God, reflections of His radiance. Our bodies and minds will be powerful and capable to perform everything the Lord requires of us. We will not be idle. We will not be hindered by sin or rebellion.
Our eternal bodies will be perfectly equipped to continue what we began while on earth—serving the Lord with our whole heart, mind, and strength. Won’t this be magnificent?
Take Home Nugget
Meanwhile, we open our eyes and know we’re still here, with the same problems, heartaches and hopes. This is how we can encourage each other—things won’t always be this way. Remember what the Bible assures us—a new heaven and earth will be our home. We’ll be recognizable, but totally transformed into glory. The best is yet to come!
This is my favorite message from the Bible to study:
Things yet to come: perfect bodies and earth.
I can’t shut up, others need to know the hope
That the best is yet to come-since our birth!
J.D. Griffith
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