The key subject for this blog is the word "stress". I have talked about how it affects all humans, some key causes to stress, and how we can alleviate most of our stress in this life. When we talk about "heaven" is it safe to say that it will be a place where there will be no "stress" as we know it today? The subject of afterlife must be answered by all religions and worldviews. A few religions have no clear answer about afterlife, thus creating more stress for their followers. Most religions try to answer the question about afterlife by describing a world beyond this one that is quite different than the one we are experiencing now. A place usually described as free from pain, death, sadness, and stress. Most religions teach of an afterlife called "heaven" or "nirvana". Well, the concept of heaven is described in greater detail in Revelation 21. It would seem that after the earth has been cleansed by fire, God will bring heaven and earth together, and this will be the new heaven and earth described in Scripture. God Himself, the Lamb of God will personally sit and rule over all the earth from His throne in Jerusalem. All those who have accept and declared Jesus to be Lord and Savior will rule and reign with Him on this new earth/heaven. For you see, the Scriptural description of heaven is not a place out in the middle of the universe, but it is the place where Jesus is.
In this new heaven and earth, several new realities will be experienced that will remove the stresses that we face living in a sinful world. First, God's presence will be realized in all it's fullness (3). God will be with His people. Second, God's comfort will be personally experienced in it's fullness (4). No more tears, sorrow, pain, or death will be a part of heaven's residents. Third, all of God's promises will be lived out and fulfilled. Fourth, all the blessings of God will be experienced and lived under for all of eternity. There will be no more curses, but we will live in the constant healing that flows from the throne of God. The residents of heaven will bask forever in the light of God's glory, and it will be the source of power that draws the nations of the world to God's very throne to worship and adore Him forever . God Almighty, the Lord Jesus Christ will be the center of the universe in this new heaven and earth, and forever more we will serve, worship, and enjoy the most meaningful of all lives, without the stresses that distract us from a perfect work. With our eyes fixed forward heaven, we can look forward to a less stressed life. Until next time, keep walking close to Christ.
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