Heaven

For we walk by faith, not by sight. 
2 Corinthians 5:7 
 
I did not have to go to my work assignment today...

...so I spent most of the day in my cell praying and going deep into God's Word. It was so refreshing not to have to rush off any place, but instead to remain quiet in His presence. 
 
The Lord reminded me of what the apostle Paul said, as he was sitting in a dark dungeon. Persecuted Paul had this to say, "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice" (Philippians 4:4). 
 
If Paul could keep his hope in the Lord alive during his trials, and if he could praise the Lord even in the most difficult of circumstances, then so can I. For the same Holy Spirit that was in him, is now in me. So I can rejoice even when, all around me, things look bleak. 
 
And earlier today, I was thinking what heaven is going to be like, and how wonderful it's going to be when I see Jesus. In fact, the way things are going in this world, it may not be much longer before He comes for His bride, the church (John 14:1-3). 
 
In addition, what the Lord also pointed out to me as He spoke to my spirit, is that I must always be looking to Him. I'm not to look at what is going on around me, whether it be in this prison, in the news media, or even in the world. 
 
I am thankful that for me, even now, a door to heaven is open. For Christ has given the invitation that I may come boldly to God's throne of grace, that I may obtain mercy, and find the grace to help in my times of need (Hebrews 4:14-16). 
 
D.B.