Reading your Bible for today December 9

December 9: John 14:1-4

KJV Key Verse: John 14:3
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am there ye may be also.

Devotion:
Sometimes I like to think about Heaven as being a place where there will be no pompous people; a place where we will go back to living the simple life. Other times I like to think of Heaven as being a place of wonders and glory. Whilst we can read about Heaven in the book of Revelation and have it described here as being a place where there are many mansions, we still will be surprised by it – of that I am sure.

The disciples were probably used to living in smaller houses or even tents and Jesus was giving them a brief interlude of how wonderful it was going to be by describing it as being full of mansions. But one of the best bits here is how the God who loves us so much and was willing to lay His life down for us, has gone back to Heaven to prepare a place for each one of us! He wants each of us to be able to be there with Him. He wants the very best for us.

We can think of the wonderful things we would like to be in Heaven, have in Heaven and even happen in Heaven, but I don't think that any of our imaginations are going to prepare us for what actually awaits. I have dreamt of places that I have thought must be Heaven because they are so special. Special, not because of the way they look, but special because of the feeling you have when you are there. Whilst beautiful surroundings can go a long way to please us, nothing will ever be able to really take our breath away until we know what Christ has prepared for us.

Do not despair about the world around you now, for what we have awaiting us is more amazing. Do not fret about the way people are here, for we will be all Christian brothers and sisters in Heaven. Do not look upon the riches you have here as special, for they will pale in comparison to what Christ has for us in Heaven. As long as we are prepared on the inside, He will be willing to accept us to Him soon.

Points to Ponder:
What is special to you here on earth?

How much more can God supply in Heaven?