Thoughts for another day

Sept. 28, 2012.

Today's verse: 1 Cor. 2:9. But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. (KJV)

(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)

When our above Scripture is mentioned in church gatherings, preachers usually point to the many riches we'll get on earth, yea, things beyond they thought was possible.  I'll not say that, what they say isn't right, for God can certainly give His people the delight of earthly things far more than what any man can gain for himself.  But there's a more perfect way in which we can look at this Scripture and that way is to be focused on life beyond here.

Consider this my friend, we're on our sojourn here on earth to work and be prepared for our journey onto the great high, the abode of our Divine and Merciful God.  And He is waiting for us to be subject to His will so we work according to it and attain to our room in His mansion.  However, many people of God, and I'm talking of those who claim to be Christian, aren't aware of this.  Worse, they feel they're here to lead good lives, which is also a major component of God's will for us, do charity and remember God; and basically enjoy.  No harm in it; but what about God's work? Well, there's no answer for if they don't know God, how will they know His work? 

Hence, the focus is always on things of earth.  But those who're reading this and able to identify with God and His domain, I know you get excited to even think of it; this even if your mortal eye isn't able to fully perceive the glory of the place God has prepared for us, as our Scripture says, no eye has seen nor ear has heard nor the heart perceived what God has prepared for them who love Him.  It shall be revealed to us when we leave our earthly dwelling and go into the divine chambers.  So, why are many Christians afraid to leave their earthly shells and go beyond the doors of this life into death for only then can we be before God and see the beauty He has spread for us.  Now, if Paul yearned to leave his body and go to Christ (Philip 1:23), I can understand; for really there's nothing on earth that can compare to the absolute splendor that is with our LORD.