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Our Eternal Home

February 17, 2013

I create new heavens . . .
–Isaiah 65:17

What kind of place is Heaven? First, Heaven is home. The Bible takes the word “home” with all of its tender associations and with all of its sacred memories and tells us that Heaven is home. Second, Heaven is a home which is permanent. We have the promise of a home where Christ’s followers will remain forever. Third, the Bible teaches that Heaven is a home which is beautiful beyond every imagination. Heaven could not help but be so, because God is a God of beauty. Fourth, the Bible teaches that Heaven will be a home which is happy, because there will be nothing to make it sad. In Heaven families and friends will be reunited. God’s house will be a happy home because Christ will be there. He will be the center of Heaven. To Him all hearts will turn, and upon Him all eyes will rest.

Prayer for the day

As I think of the promise of an eternal home with You and the reunion with my loved ones—I rejoice!

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34 Comments

Faith says 2.21.2013, 05:52 a.m.

I am very thankful to you my Father in heaven. That heaven is a place for us to live with you, and thank you that the Lord Jesus is preparing a place for us which is heaven, there is no more pain, no more tears, all is happiness and the light is God.

Loi says 2.18.2013, 1:16 p.m.

Thank You Father for the promise of a home with You in Paradise. A home that is Happy, Beautiful and Joyous where we can rejoin with our loved ones. Glory, Allelujah we Praise You Father. Amen, Amen, and AMEN!!!

Swapnali says 2.18.2013, 00:59 a.m.

Amen!! Thank you Lord !!

BEN SAYS : says 2.17.2013, 8:44 p.m.

Father God, from you I came and to you I shall return to my eternal home with you where I belong. I am a stranger passing through earth therefore any kindness I can offer to any animal or mankind let me do it now for I may not pass this way again.

George says 2.17.2013, 5:19 p.m.

Heaven is where I want to go, Hell has nothing but darkness and despair. I pray God will forgive me of my sins so that I may spend my time in heaven.

Judy says 2.17.2013, 3:55 p.m.

I am Eternally greatful, my only son is waiting for me with Jesus.

Krls says 2.17.2013, 2:55 p.m.

I am having problems with the concept of heaven since my brother died. Alwaysbelieved before but am now wondering if we made it up to ease our pain? Who really knows? Liars fleece believers w/ books about life after death. My faith has been shaken.

linda says 2.17.2013, 2:54 p.m.

Heaven is beauty beyond our wildest dreams

Komi says 2.17.2013, 2:36 p.m.

Help me Lord to make heaven. Therefore, cleanse my name in the book of death to put in the book of life for ever where nothing, no spirit, no man can erase it again. Amen!

Anita says 2.17.2013, 2:02 p.m.

Thank You My Lord Jesus Christ, for saving me and my family. I'm so blessed to have YOU in my life. Guide me my Lord til the end. I Love You with all of my heart. Thank You God The Father, God The SON and God The Holy SPirit.

PaulM says 2.17.2013, 10:23 a.m.

Like when the deer hunt came up all ten pointers. Or the house's full of family-friends and more folks are knocking on the door. How Father's eyes smiled when Mother donned that new outfit, she walked so lightly her feet barely did touch the floor.

david says 2.17.2013, 10:21 a.m.

Thank you Lord for our heavenly home, AMEN

Gerry says 2.17.2013, 03:14 a.m.

Life is the journey with lots of hills and valleys..........but Heaven is our divine, eternal destination. Thank-you Lord for that incredible promise.

Mavis says 2.17.2012, 11:13 p.m.

Thank you Lord for the peace and hope. when all is said and done and life is over on this earth you will be waiting for me at "home."

Sandra K. says 2.17.2012, 5:56 p.m.

How glorious our heavenly home will be! I already love to be in my earthly home with family and friends, heaven will be exponentially better. I do hope I will be able to garden. Thank You Heavenly Father for such a joyous provision! :)

Judy B. says 2.17.2012, 10:43 a.m.

Thank you for Your forgiving nature. Forgive me for all the sins I don't even realize I have committed. Thank you, Jesus.

chris says 2.17.2012, 10:29 a.m.

so interesting heaven was on my mind and getting to be with the ones i love when i woke up this morning and this is what this devotion is about.

ROY says 2.17.2012, 09:51 a.m.

Not only do i appreciate Dr. Graham, but I appreciate all of the comments, they mean a lot to me as well. GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Joe says 2.17.2012, 08:37 a.m.

Amen Gerry.

Richard says 2.17.2012, 07:36 a.m.

Hallelujah Hallelujah, Thank you our Almighty God for the promise of eternal life in Heaven. I am so ready to spend eternity with Jesus and my loved ones. Thank you our Almighty God!

Gerry says 2.17.2012, 05:36 a.m.

It has been said that every day in Heaven will be a million times better than your best moment on earth.

Jamie says 2.17.2012, 04:15 a.m.

Just the amazing feeling of Christ dwelling in us now is nothing to being in his complete presence in a glorified state with no pain or suffering. It boggles my mind trying contemplate it.

Paul M. says 2.17.2012, 01:26 a.m.

I think heaven must be kind of like our youth-childhood, full of faithful love with happiness carefree. Like the feeling you have on Christmas morning, hopes of woodland snow and colorful gifts wrapped under the tree.

Osayuki says 2.16.2012, 5:07 p.m.

Until you get the perspective of heaven right and settled in your heart, u can never live right in this corrupt wicked world. Going to heaven is by choice and not by force. But it is the choice of the wise.

Annie says 2.15.2012, 09:53 a.m.

Heaven is my home.....! Built by God of Heaven.....! No more sorrow.....! No more sickness.....! No more pain.....! My permanent home.....! Happy home with the Almighty God.....! ETERNAL REST.....! Amen.....!

PASTOR MARK C.ACHI says 2.23.2011, 02:27 a.m.

Thank you Jesus for the promise of a peaceful place called heaven.thank God one day all the suffering of this world will end.

Norma says 2.17.2011, 11:55 a.m.

It will be so amazing, so beautiful beyond words, we will be such AWE by everything we see and experience. Thank you Father :)

ARTHUR says 2.17.2011, 09:08 a.m.

TO GOD BE ALL THE HONOR AND ALL THE GLORY. AMEN

sam says 2.17.2011, 06:54 a.m.

Heaven is the final stop on this travel called life. And by keeping Christ as our co-traveler, we can be rest assured of an eternal life in His Kingdom.

Gerry says 2.17.2011, 06:37 a.m.

When I think of Heaven the most incredible aspect to me is actually being in God's very presence. Then, reuniting with family and friends who have gone ahead of me. All this and much more for eternity. Wow!!!!!!!!!!!

Allelujah says 2.17.2011, 06:26 a.m.

Ah, Lord Jesus, thank you for preparing an eternal home for us. I love you so much.

Christina says 2.17.2011, 00:38 a.m.

Amen-

Amen, hallelujah......... says 2.16.2011, 12:04 a.m.

Thank you Lord for the promise of a peaceful and happy home. God please help us to reach you in truth and love. Thank you Jesus for Your sacrifice in the cross and thank you God for Your love and mercy. In the name of Jesus amen.....

Dear lord save us all fromhell says 2.16.2011, 01:13 a.m.

Dear Lord Jesus Christ, Almighty God, thank thee for all. Hear our cry out of complete unbound confession of sins and save all from the bottomless pit of hell. In the name of God the Father God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.