Is Heaven getting overpopulated? I had not heard of a population explosion there. Then why so much emphasis on keeping people alive? I thought Christians were excited about going to Heaven to be with their Lord, Jesus. Prayer Meetings in churches seem preoccupied with keeping some saint here on earth rather than their going home to Heaven. What is this emphasis on keeping people alive artificially with a machine? So called "heroic means", costing thousands of dollars, are used to keep someone alive. Why not let things take their natural course? If God wants to keep someone alive in the face of the worst possible medical diagnosis, He can do that. Count me out on "mechanical breathing."
Jesus said there were many rooms in His Father's house and "I am going to prepare a place for you." (John 14:2 NIV) Christian, don't you want to see what your room looks like? 1 John 3:1 (NIV) says "We know that when He appears we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is." That is the hope and expectancy of every child of God. What an assuring truth to remember when you become ill: "No eye has seen, nor ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." (1 Corinthians 2:9-10 NIV)
For the believer "Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death, is your sting?" (1 Corinthians 15:54-55 NIV)
Some Christians are giving out mixed signals. Paul said "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." (Philippians 1:21 NIV) Do you believe it? "We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord." (1 Corinthians 5:8 NIV) Is Heaven your real home?
"Father, its not the Pearly Gates and streets of gold that excite me about Heaven. It is seeing
You face to face and beginning to really know You. thank you for that assurance. Amen"
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