What Would Jesus Say?

Our journey through the Scriptures on the topic of Heaven is about to change rather dramatically. And why is that? It’s because we are, for the moment, finished with the Old Testament and moving on to the New. While there are numerous other OT verses that could be used for our comfort, perhaps it’s for the best that we now enter into the realm of the Gospel accounts written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Throughout our entire previous discussion of the Old Testament, we are left with the nagging desire to actually ‘interview’ someone who has been to Heaven and back. Can you imagine the questions we might ask, or the insights that might be shared? If only we had something more than shadows and visions to hold on to while we are facing the dark night of our grief... Actually, we do!

The word “Gospel” literally means “Good News.” And the Good News for us is that the Gospels contain the words, insights, and descriptions of One who HAS been to Heaven and is willing to tell us first-hand accounts of what awaits us! Of course this traveler is Jesus Christ. Here is His own testimony:

“I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father.” (John 16:28)

What better person to help us in our grief than the one who has been a citizen and resident of Heaven for as long as Heaven has existed? Who has a more credible testimony than Jesus concerning the realities of life beyond death? And why shouldn’t we study and reflect upon the promises of everlasting bliss that come to us from the premiere expert witness on this important topic?

What a blessing to have authoritative words about Heaven from the person who knows it so well!