“Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives…” (2 Peter 3:11).

A tourist stopped by the home of a rabbi.

The tourist was surprised to find a simple dwelling place filled only with books, a table, and a bench.

The tourist asked the rabbi, “Where is all your furniture?”

To which the rabbi replied, “Where is yours?”
The puzzled tourist said, “Mine? But I’m only a visitor here. I’m only passing through.”
To which the wise rabbi replied, “And I am simply a visitor here on this earth. I’m only passing through.”

Scripture talks about heaven in three different ways:
-the celestial and magnificent universe (Psalm 19:1)
-the great expanse of space surrounding the earth or its atmosphere (Genesis 1:8)
-and the sought-after home of God (Hebrews 4:14).

Heaven is a reality for sanctified believers.
The fact that we will one day live forever in the presence of God Almighty-
– is a fundamental doctrine of our faith.

However-
– the Bible gives several other glimpses into what this heavenly dwelling place will be like.
Heaven is a place prepared for sincere believers where we will spend eternity with God (John 14:1-3).
In heaven, there will be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain (Revelation 21:1-7).
It will be in heaven that we will be like Christ and will recognize one another (1 John 3:2).

Live in the light of eternity-
– as if you’re just passing through this old earth.
Ask God to help you live a holy, godly and simple lifestyle every day of your life.
Pray that you would live each day with eternity set in your heart and mind.