When we get to heaven we will finally fulfill our created purpose. We will at last find ultimate satisfaction when the God-given yearning of our souls meets its God-given end! We strive toward that goal as believers in this life because we have new hearts, a new Guide, and we have been made new creatures. Yet, for all of this advantage and difference, huge barriers still exist which hinder us from completely becoming all that God means for us to be in Christ. Those barriers are sin, the flesh, and the Enemy. They are constantly attacking and distracting, therefore, we are constantly fighting. They hold our attention . . . for a while!
There is coming the day, however, when they will hold us no more! There is coming a day when their power and allurement will be snuffed out. Christ, the Victor over death, hell, and sin will finalize His victory and send every barrier to the lake of fire! Not only will our enemies be removed, but we will be better suited to serve our purpose. We will be glorified in body and spirit. We will never, ever want to sin again! We will be made able to stand before Him. We will see Him. It is then that what we have been created to do, what we have been commanded to do in this life, we will finally be able to do!
Psalm 29:2 “Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name; worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.” Can you imagine finally being able to do what we have been longing to do, the freedom and thrill of approaching Him, ascribing to Him the glory THAT IS DUE HIM, and worshipping Him in the fullness of His infinite holiness? It’s going to take a long time to adjust to our new setting! It’s going to take a long time to soak it all in! It’s going to take a long time to ascribe to Him His due glory! But we won’t mind at all. It’s what we’ve been waiting for!
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