“Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart” (Psalm 24:3-4).
It is certainly not wrong to think and speak about heaven. It is natural to want to know more about the place where the soul will live for all eternity. If someone were moving to a new city, they would ask questions about the climate, the people, the environment—they would try to learn everything they could. And, after all, we are all about to move to another world, an eternal world where God reigns.
It makes sense, then, to seek to know this eternal destination. Who is already there? What is that place like? And above all, what is the way that leads to it? These questions are important, for we are not talking about a temporary trip, but a permanent dwelling. Heaven is real—and it is reserved for those who have been approved by the Lord.
But this approval does not come by assumptions or good intentions, but by obedience to the powerful Law of God and the fulfillment of His perfect commandments. Those who will inherit this glorious world are those who have chosen to live here according to the ways of the Creator. Seeking heaven requires living in a manner worthy before God, with faithfulness and reverence. -Adapted from D. L. Moody. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Lord my God, I thank You for having prepared an eternal place for those who love You and obey You. Heaven is real, and I want to be with You in that glorious world where You reign in holiness.
Place in my heart a true desire to know You more, to walk in Your ways, and to prepare myself seriously for eternity. I do not want to live distracted by passing things, but rather focused on Your will and steadfast in Your powerful Law and Your holy commandments.
Oh, Most Holy God, I worship and praise You for giving me hope of a life without end at Your side. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is the map that guides the steps of the righteous to the gates of Your dwelling. Your perfect commandments are like sure signs pointing the way to heaven. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
