Heaven… what is it like? Is it a land of floating beings and endless singing with little to do beyond sitting at the feet of Jesus? I don’t think so.

I think of the deepest joys and glimpses of God that He allows into our lives here on earth. I think of the great swelling feelings of ecstacy that rise within when we are having the time of our lives, like when we are hiking through the great outdoors together, enjoying the beauty of God’s creation (one tiny example). I think of the same feelings of bursting joy when we catch the eye of someone we love and understand; or see the bright sparkle in a child’s eyes when we spend time with them, even if it’s just to throw them in the air and catch the giggles pouring out of their heart. What about that same joyful response from within when we hear their observations expressed in the delightful way that only children can? The tender moments of sharing between close friends or partners… usually discovery of our inmost thoughts and feelings that create warm circles around our hearts. What about the lively discourses between us when we stretch our minds to grasp some truth or concept that is almost beyond us? Ooh, I can just feel the joy that wells up inside as my heart leaps up to believe the greatness of God and His love for us. Those are just a few of what I believe are glimpses of Heaven to our hearts. It is a world that is perfect in splendor and beauty, without a trace of sin or hatred, without one battle to be won with the enemy, and without heart-break or loss. I think the most enduring joy we feel on earth is just a taste of what is to come. I can hardly wait.