I think Paul suffered from the same mixed emotions many Christians feel in our day—ready to go to Heaven and be with Jesus, yet living in a sinful world surrounded by temptations and trials. He wrote about it to the Christians at Philippi.
Philippians 1:23-24 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
Being a Christian is the best life possible, but at times we just want to go be with Jesus, to see the One who climbed Calvary and took our sins upon Him. Jesus will be the single greatest sight in glory.
Think for a minute about Heaven. None of those things that hem us in down here will exist over there.
Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Are you going?
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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