Headed for Home

The World Series is going on right now.

I’ll be the first to admit that over the years my fascination with the sport has dwindled.

Since one of the two Texas teams is in it, my interest in the outcome has grown exponentially.

I am reminded of two uncles I had that have long since passed away.

They both loved the game of baseball.

One was my mother’s brother-in-law who would watch any baseball game that happened to be on television.

The other was my father’s brother.

He was a fan of the Houston Astros and would not only watch their games on television but would listen to them on the radio as well.

Periodically, he would drive down to Houston with his family and they would watch Astros play ball in the Astrodome.

A few times, he and the family invited me to join them.

My first time there was an absolutely unforgettable experience.

As we neared the Astrodome, the first domed stadium and marvel of its times, I was awestruck by its size.

As impressive as it was from the outside, it was even more impressive from the inside.

I will never forget walking to our seats, One moment we're walking down a corridor. The next moment, the entire field suddenly appeared far below me.

Being the small child I was, the experience left me both thrilled and intimidated.

I remember how I looked forward to that trip for weeks and how I tried to imagine what it would be like.

The reality far exceeded what I had imagined.

I have a feeling that my experience with Heaven will be somewhat similar.

Heaven will be wonderful based on what Jesus said about it.

Matthew 13:44 (NET) - "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure, hidden in a field, that a person found and hid. Then because of joy he went and sold all that he had and bought that field.

Jesus also had this to say about it.

John 14:2-3 (NET) - There are many dwelling places in My Father’s house. Otherwise, I would have told you, because I am going away to make a place for you. And if I go and make ready a place for you, I will come again and take you to be with me. So that where I am you may be too.

The Book of Revelation also tells us something about our future home.

Revelation 21:18 (NET) - The city’s wall is made of jasper and the city is pure gold, like transparent glass.

Revelation 21:21 (NET) - And the twelve gates are twelve pearls - each one of the gates is made from just one pearl! The main street of the city is pure gold, like transparent glass.


Yes, Heaven will be a remarkable place.

No matter how hard I try to visualize what Heaven will be like it will far exceed anything I can possibly imagine now.

I know what I can count on seeing there...

Two baseball loving uncles I have not seen in a very long time.



Blessings,
Jim Poker
The Other Brother Jim
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