“But as for me, my contentment is not in wealth but in seeing you and knowing all is well between us. And when I awake in heaven, I will be fully satisfied, for I will see you face to faceâ€. Psalms 17:15 (The Living Bible)
It’s time to pack, usually at the last minute, and it seemed that I always forgot something. So, I made a trip list and all I have to do is check off each item. The clothes are not the problem. It’s those other things, especially the electronics that seem to make the list grow.
I need my lap top and cell phone and appropriate chargers, extra glasses and sun glasses. Don’t forget the ever growing list of medications. Then there is reading material, especially my Bible and daily devotionals, along with my I-Pod and a neck pillow for those long trips. I need a notebook to take notes and write down things I forgot that need to be added to the packing list before I travel again. And the list goes on.
Did you ever think of life as sort of a packing list too? Of all the times we wake up and have to face yet another day, one day we will wake up in heaven. Although we can attempt to walk on this earth with our heads up high, we will not be fully satisfied until we see Him face to face.
When we arrive, will there be anything we have left off the list? After all, we could really consider this earth “choir practice” for the main event. Heaven, where we will worship with the angels, day and night! Have you gone through your heavenly packing list? If not, here are a few places in the Bible to start:
•   The Bible teaches that the only way to have eternal life is through the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
•   John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
•  Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
•  I John 5:11 …God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
•  I John 5:12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
I am ready for the trip, spiritually packed and ready to go….are you? (a thought on life from John Grant)
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptRejectRead More
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
God does more that forgive our mistakes; he removes them! We simply have to take them to him.
follow us on Twitter
It’s time to pack, usually at the last minute, and it seemed that I always forgot something. So, I made a trip list and all I have to do is check off each item. The clothes are not the problem. It’s those other things, especially the electronics that seem to make the list grow.