"If we don't want to experience God's closeness here on earth, why would we want to go to heaven anyway? He is the center of everything there. If we don't enjoy being in his presence here and now, the heaven would not be heaven for us. Why would he send anyone there who doesn't long for him passionately here on earth?
I am not suggesting that we are justified by works of prayer or any other acts of devotion. I am not a legalist. But let us not dodge the issue of what heaven will be like: enjoying the presence of God, taking time to love him, listening to him, and giving him praise.
Thanks Mike E for sending this great quote from Jim Cymbala!
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