The bottom line about heaven is that it is as much about things that we could call material as it is about things that seem just a little surreal. When Jesus came to earth he proclaimed that the kingdom of God was at hand and he performed many miraculous signs and healings to verify his claim. It is interesting that his first miracle - the one that heralded all others - was to change water into wine so that a wedding feast would not be spoiled. At another time he provided so many fish for the fishermen that their boat was about to sink. (In my mind it depicts the abundance found in the kingdom of God.) He went on to heal all sorts and conditions of people and to set them free from demons and the power of evil. He cared about the very state of the human condition and told people there would be no place for them in the kingdom of heaven if they did not care for the poor and hungry, the prisoners and captives, as well as those who were downtrodden and powerless. It all sounds very worldly to me and certainly is something that I can relate to. Heaven is indeed a wonderful place. It is the ultimate destiny of the believer's journey. It is something to look forward to. My guess is that when we arrive we will feel right at home. "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.: (Revelation 21:3-4)
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