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:
[24] Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
The apostle Paul is saying that "far better" is spending eternity with his precious Redeemer rather than being persecuted while working for the Lord down here.
Though he wanted to go to Heaven, Paul realized he had a service to perform for the Lord.
Jesus pointed out to His Disciples the need for workers in the harvest, John 4:35. If the need was great then, how much greater is it today?
The work we do for God is just as important as it was 2,000 years ago.
Do you ever get homesick for Heaven? One day, the wait will be over and we will be home. I long for that day.
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“They say that Heaven's pretty and living here is too; — But if they said that I would have to choose between the two, — I'd go home. —. Go’in home —. where I belong.
“When I'm feel’in lonely and when I'm feel’in blue. — It's such a joy to know that I am only pass’in through —. I'm headed home, — I’m go’in home — where I belong.
“While I'm here I'll serve Him gladly, sing Him all these songs; —. I'm here, — but not for long.
“One day I'll be sleepin’ when death knocks at my door, — And I'll awake to find that I'm not homesick anymore, — ‘cause I'll be home, — I’ll be home — Where I belong.”
Pat Terry
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