How much do you think about heaven?
As much as a four-year-old?
Sadie—middle name, Virginia—is named for her great grandmother, Virginia. Though Great Grandma passed away a couple of years ago, Sadie still remembers her. Nor is this four-year-old content to let those memories fade. On a recent walk with her mom, Lynnette, Sadie asked some pointed questions:
SADIE: Mom, I saw in a book once there will be beautiful water fountains in heaven. Is it true?
MOM: Not sure, Sadie. But the Bible tells us it will be beautiful, so I wouldn’t be surprised.
SADIE: Are we gonna have houses there?
MOM: Yes. For sure. The Bible tells us Jesus is getting our house ready.
SADIE So… it's like a campground? We all have a place, but we are also all together?
MOM: Sounds pretty close.
SADIE: I know what I’m checking out first.
MOM: Oh yeah? What?
Sadie: Great-grandma Virginia's. She is going to have cookies, and the Virginias will finally get to be together!
Finally. When it comes to heaven, that’s a pretty great word. I Thessalonians 4:17 promises, “so we will always be with the Lord”—in other words, finally. Meanwhile, we wait. No cookies—yet.
For now, your Savior and your loved ones—your Virginias—aren’t together. But they will be—someday.
Soon.
Looking forward to heaven?