by furaha nchimbi | 18 August 2021 08:46 am08
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The common idea that heaven is a place where we will be singing non-stop forever is a misunderstanding of what the Bible actually teaches. While worship including singing will certainly be part of our heavenly experience, Scripture paints a much richer and fuller picture of eternal life with God.
Jesus Himself spoke clearly about heaven not just as a place of praise, but as a home a place being prepared for those who love Him.
John 14:1–3 (NIV)
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.
My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”
Jesus refers to His Father’s house as having many rooms, emphasizing that heaven is a vast, welcoming, and purposeful place not a stagnant or monotonous one. The Greek word translated “rooms” (μονή, monē) implies a dwelling place or abode. This suggests activity, relationship, and meaningful existence not just singing.
What Will We Do in Heaven?
According to Scripture, those in heaven will:
“The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him.”
Worship in heaven includes service. This could mean a variety of joyful tasks and roles work without toil or frustration.
“And they will reign for ever and ever.” (Rev. 22:5)
Reigning implies responsibility, authority, and purpose. Heaven is not an idle eternity but one filled with meaning and divine purpose.
“Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.”
Heaven will be a place of ever-deepening knowledge of God, unending fellowship with the saints, and perfect understanding.
(Psalm 16:11)
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
Yes, singing and worship will certainly be part of heaven, as seen in Revelation 5:11-13, where multitudes of angels and believers praise the Lamb. But this is not the only thing we’ll do.
Heaven: Beyond Human Imagination
Paul explains how heaven surpasses anything we can currently comprehend:
1 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV)
“However, as it is written:
‘What no eye has seen,
what no ear has heard,
and what no human mind has conceived’
the things God has prepared for those who love him.”
The joys of heaven will far exceed anything experienced on earth. If even in this broken world we find joy in relationships, creativity, and worship how much more abundant will life be in God’s perfected kingdom?
How Do We Get to Heaven?
There is only one way to enter this eternal home: through faith in Jesus Christ.
John 14:6 (NIV)
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'”
The path begins when we believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior, repent of our sins, are baptized according to the Scriptures (Acts 2:38), and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This marks the beginning of our journey toward the eternal kingdom.
Acts 2:38 (NIV)
“Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'”
Maranatha.
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