CAN YOU HEAR THE SOUND OF HEAVEN?

CAN YOU HEAR THE SOUND OF HEAVEN?

Over the last week or so, I have been contemplating eternity again. Don’t get nervous, I don’t want to go anytime soon but when my time comes- I want to be ready! It was four years ago this Wednesday that my daughter, Meeghan Lyn, went to be with Jesus. For now, I can only read about and imagine what she is experiencing. But one day I will see Jesus face to face and “O, what a glorious day that will be!” One of the most magnificent descriptions of the throne room of heaven is found in Revelation 4. John’s description takes us right into the very presence of God. I see the Lord seated on a throne of jasper, rubies and emeralds. Every color of the rainbow is shining forth and the beauty is more than I have ever seen before. Around the throne are the twenty-four elders all in white robes with beautiful gold crowns. The elders represent the church, you and me, and we are singing the song of redemption (5:8-10). I hear the beautiful sounds of thunder and voices. I see the brilliant lights like lightning!
In front of the throne is a crystal sea that serves as the pavement for the floor of heaven. There are four living creatures around the throne constantly proclaiming “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come.” Finally, I get to hear from them what I have been singing here on earth my entire life. The best part of John’s description is when he tells us what we will be doing for all of eternity. We will bow down and worship Jesus and cast our crowns before Him and say “You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for you created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created.”
I so look forward to one day when I will see my little girl again, but I also look forward to joining with the heavenly host as we worship the Lord for eternity.
How will you get prepared for that day? Are you ready? To be ready you must first know the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. If you have never accepted Him, then today is your day of salvation. Secondly, you must take every opportunity to practice worship. Being in the choir and orchestra is a great way to get ready. I believe that in heaven there will be great rejoicing and celebration. The Lord will wipe away every tear! Therefore, let’s use our time here together to celebrate and practice our reunion with loved ones and our Savior!

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away. BLESSED be the name of the Lord.”
Aaron Hodges