Truth To Wonder: conversation for christ
I wish it could be Christmas everyday
Amidst all the blessed times of thanksgiving and celebration over the Christmas and New Year period, a thought came to mind about the wondrous celebrations that await we believers in Heaven.
Sat surrounded by toy boxes, shredded wrapping paper, half empty Quality Street tubs, and extremely excited children, my body began to feel the effects of all the jubilation. A headache declared itself, as my muscles raged with exhaustion and stiffness, and I struggled to resist the need of a Yuletide nap.
As I fought this much-loved time of afternoon sleep, I thought on the marvels of eternity in Heaven. It struck me as to how glorious it’s going to be, too able to celebrate and give thanks unto God forever, without ever feeling the physical effects of even such happy exertion.
Can you imagine how amazing it’s going to be to be able to delight in the glories and provisions of God non-stop! We will never know that tiredness headache again. Those heavy eyes that demand rest after enjoyed celebration will never bother us again. The unhappy digestion from happy and festive family meals will never again trouble us. Our existence will never be plagued by that sad thought of ‘it’s all over now’, as January rolls around. For everyday will be filled with the joy and excitement a child delights in on Christmas morning! For we will see with our own glorified eyes the King of kings whom the magi came to worship in Bethlehem!
As the song goes, ‘I wish it could be Christmas, everyday’, this happy thought will one day become a reality. We will one day be able to enjoy unbroken joy, celebration and communion with the Lord forever, in a body that will know only perfection. So, as nice as the festive season can be, let’s use it to fuel our desire and prayers for the speedy return of our Lord Jesus Christ. For then, we will know an existence of unending joy in bodies built to delight in His love and provision for all eternity. Amen.
Speak of Jesus Christ
Do you remember those old TV adverts with Bob Hoskins, where he would remind us all, ‘It’s good to talk’. He wasn’t wrong. Talking to others of matters of faith and of the Lord Jesus is one of the greatest comforts to any Christian. It keeps us strong and ready to serve our Lord Jesus, whilst reminding us that we are far from alone in this world, as we go about our days bonded to one another as members of the body of Christ.