What A Day That Will Be
An Inspirational Devotion From Pastor Brian
July 11, 2025
Have you ever stopped to think about what heaven will be like? As a pastor, I’ve stood beside many families in their hardest moments. Saying goodbye to someone you love is never easy. The tears. The grief. The heartbreak. It’s real. But when that loved one knows Jesus, something powerful happens. There’s peace. There’s hope. There’s the promise that they are no longer suffering. They are with Jesus.
The Bible says, “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” That’s not just a nice phrase. That’s a promise. When our time on this earth ends, the next moment for the believer is in the presence of Jesus. No more pain. No more sorrow. Only joy. Only peace. Only worship.
John tried to describe heaven in the book of Revelation. Streets of gold. Walls of jasper. Gates of pearl. But even with all his words, I believe John wanted to say, “You just have to see it for yourself.” Like a beautiful vacation, pictures and words don’t do it justice. You have to be there. And one day, we will.
Jesus said He has gone to prepare a place for us. If He said it, we can believe it. So when life gets hard, when the tears come, when you feel overwhelmed by loss, remember this truth: What’s waiting for us is greater than anything we’ve faced here.
Until next time, remember to take time out for God, because God always has time for you!
Sticky Statement:
Heaven is not just a hope. It’s a promise.
Questions To Think About:
Prayer For Today:
"Lord, thank You for the promise of heaven. Thank You that for those who believe, death is not the end but the beginning of something beautiful. When I feel overwhelmed by grief or uncertainty, remind me of the joy that is coming. Help me to live each day with heaven in mind and to share that hope with others. In Jesus’ name, amen."
Thank you for sharing this devotion with your friends.
July 11, 2025
Have you ever stopped to think about what heaven will be like? As a pastor, I’ve stood beside many families in their hardest moments. Saying goodbye to someone you love is never easy. The tears. The grief. The heartbreak. It’s real. But when that loved one knows Jesus, something powerful happens. There’s peace. There’s hope. There’s the promise that they are no longer suffering. They are with Jesus.
The Bible says, “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” That’s not just a nice phrase. That’s a promise. When our time on this earth ends, the next moment for the believer is in the presence of Jesus. No more pain. No more sorrow. Only joy. Only peace. Only worship.
John tried to describe heaven in the book of Revelation. Streets of gold. Walls of jasper. Gates of pearl. But even with all his words, I believe John wanted to say, “You just have to see it for yourself.” Like a beautiful vacation, pictures and words don’t do it justice. You have to be there. And one day, we will.
Jesus said He has gone to prepare a place for us. If He said it, we can believe it. So when life gets hard, when the tears come, when you feel overwhelmed by loss, remember this truth: What’s waiting for us is greater than anything we’ve faced here.
Until next time, remember to take time out for God, because God always has time for you!
Sticky Statement:
Heaven is not just a hope. It’s a promise.
Questions To Think About:
- How does the promise of heaven bring comfort in times of loss?
- Are you living with the hope of eternity in your heart?
- Who in your life needs to hear about the hope of heaven?
Prayer For Today:
"Lord, thank You for the promise of heaven. Thank You that for those who believe, death is not the end but the beginning of something beautiful. When I feel overwhelmed by grief or uncertainty, remind me of the joy that is coming. Help me to live each day with heaven in mind and to share that hope with others. In Jesus’ name, amen."
Thank you for sharing this devotion with your friends.
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