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Originally Posted by smellycat
what does the God tell us about heaven.?
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One thing is certain... often is the case, when Jesus is describing the Kingdom of heaven and what it is like, there is a direct corolation between our works on earth and our experience in the afterlife. We do not earn our salvation, and therefore I am not speaking about salvation. We have salvation in Christ's work and Christ's work ALONE. However, God has so chosen to give us rewards in Heaven in trade for our good FAITHFUL works done on Earth.
I fully anticipate that my life in all of eternity, whatever that will look like... whatever that will be like... will be a direct result (at least in part) from the works I have done on earth. We have this time on earth now, and in faith, are asked to consider not the treasure on earth... but the treasure that awaits us and accumulates for us in heaven with the good deeds and sacrifices we make in this life.
That is to say... that the life we live now, will indeed effect our life for all of eternity in Heaven. Greater sacrifice, greater authority, greater blessing... greater treasure. Whatever that treasure is that is in heaven, there will be more of it in respect to how obedient we were to His Word, on Earth.
(Matthew 19:21)
Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
(Luke 12:33)
Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys
(Mark 4:26-32)
Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens. The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens. And as soon as the grain is ready, the farmer comes and harvests it with a sickle, for the harvest time has come.” Jesus said, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story should I use to illustrate it? It is like a mustard seed planted in the ground. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of all garden plants; it grows long branches, and birds can make nests in its shade.”
(Matthew 19:28-30)
Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.
Dear Father... help us... may we be people who on Earth are willing to be last, so that others may go first... and in Heaven, we shall be first instead. Let us trade all our possessions for treasure in Heaven.