Is there not then cause for apprehension

(Thomas Reade) Is there not then cause for apprehension “May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it.” Ephesians 3:19 What are all the vanities of this world but painted bubbles, when compared with … Continued

The throne of God

(“No Night in Heaven!” George Conder, 1821-1874) “No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and His servants will serve Him. They will see His face, and His name … Continued

If our hearts are in heaven

(Thomas Reade, “Christian Meditations”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit; while every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful!” John 15:2 To the true … Continued

What a wondrous thought!

(John MacDuff, “The Words of Jesus“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “I am going to prepare a place for you! When everything is ready, I will come and  get you, so that you will always be with Me where I am.” John … Continued

You shortly shall rest

(Thomas Watson, “Body of Divinity“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.” Romans 13:11 You are within a few days march of Heaven! Salvation is near to you. Christians, it is but a little while, … Continued

Not to be at home in this world

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.” John 17:16 Christ did not mean that I am to withdraw and seclude myself from … Continued

It is the best place!

(Octavius Winslow)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio Beloved, what is Heaven? What is the final glory of the saints? It is the best place–the richest inheritance provided by the Father for the people ransomed and redeemed by the precious blood of His … Continued

Only in Heaven

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God!” Revelation 7:11 What … Continued

Then we will see with perfect clarity

(Charles Spurgeon, “Now, and Then“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Now we see things imperfectly as in a poor mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity.” 1 Corinthians 13:12 When we get to Heaven, we shall understand the … Continued

Worldly-mindedness excludes heavenly-mindedness!

(Nathanael Emmons, 1745-1840) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Worldly-mindedness excludes heavenly-mindedness! “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 1 John 2:15 “You adulterous … Continued