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We will continue to lift you folks up to Him. Its such a great feeling knowing Homer is celebrating his new life in Heaven. I read a devotional a few days ago from Charles Stanley talking about how we will recognize our friends and family in Heaven, I shared it with my Dad as his only brother has been admitted to Hospice, and my Dad is really struggling with it right now. I feel so inclined to share it here with you folks as well...
Friday, February 21, 2014
In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley
February 21
Resurrection: Our New Body
2 Corinthians 5:1-10
What a scene will occur at the sounding of the Lords trumpet! The dead in Christ will emerge from their resting places all over the earth and soar into the sky; these saints resurrected bodies will reunite with their spirits, which will have been residing in heaven with Jesus. Close behind them will follow believers who havent yet departed this lifeat that moment, theyll miraculously be changed as they are caught up . . . to meet the Lord in the air (1 Thess. 4:16-17).
The description sounds extraordinary, but in fact, the plan is practical. Were going to need a body with which to enjoy the new heaven and new earth that Jesus is preparing for His followers. However, earthly flesh and bones will not do. They age, break, and succumb to sin. So God promised to transform our humble structures into glorious bodies like the one Christ had after His resurrection. Common temptations and limitations will be gone. In addition, our physical substance will be altered so that we are not restricted by time and space. Remember, Jesus didnt bother with doors (John 20:19)! Our new bodies will be suited for the environment where we are to dwell foreveran ageless eternity in which all of our needs are perfectly met.
Each believer will still be him- or herself. Friends and family long separated will recognize one another; our personalities will be unchanged, except that well be absolutely sinless. At last, you and I will be the persons that God intends for us to be. And well be housed in a body fashioned like that of Christperfect, sinless, and complete.
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