Going to Heaven

What is your number one priority in life?  Did you answer, “To go to Heaven?”  We need to realize that going to heaven is the only thing in life that is really important.  In Matthew 6:33 Jesus says, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”  Are you living a life that seeks first the kingdom of God?

We must understand that our soul is the most precious thing we have.  Jesus points out that even if we gain the whole world but loose our soul we have lost everything (Matt. 16:26).  Jesus asked, “What will a man give in exchange for his soul?”  The obvious answer is “nothing.” But many risk losing their souls while seeking a life of ease and comfort.  Those who realize how precious the soul is are not willing to endanger it for any amount of luxury or pleasure.  What vale do you place on your soul?

Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people (John 14:2-3).  No one will enter Heaven by accident.  You do not stumble into Heaven.  The Bible compares going to Heaven with running a race.  It is not a sprint but a marathon.  It takes preparation, endurance and persistence.  Are you prepared for Heaven?

The wonder of Heaven is beyond our imagination.  The splendor and joy of God’s city cannot be described or known this side of eternity.  Paul tells us that, “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard…the things which God has prepared for those who love Him” (1 Corinthians 2:9).  Will you ever know the magnificence of Heaven?

I will ask again, “What is your number one priority in life?”  What are you doing today to ensure your soul’s home in Heaven?  “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1).

Love,

Thomas Sneed

Pond Church of Christ