I just arrived home from a glorious vacation. As I sat on the white sand overlooking the crystal blue ocean I uttered, "This is paradise." Paradise is defined as a place or state of bliss, felicity, or delight. Those were the exact feelings that I had as I took in the beauty all around me. There were no chores to do, lessons to teach, bills to pay, meals to prepare, or deadlines to meet. My mind was blank and my breathing was light and easy. I felt closer to God and the unexpected blessings that would come with this much needed rest.
Heaven is a paradise that no human can even visualize. As I walk with Jesus, I strongly believe that He does not want me to wait until I have left this world to feel heavenly blessings. My life is messy, ugly, and broken. As I draw closer to Good Friday, I can grieve the brutality of the crucifixion, but Sunday is coming. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the miracle that allows every Christian to leave the heaviness of this world behind, and find paradise in each and every moment.
Close your eyes right now and take a deep breath. Imagine your paradise...who is with you? What do you hear, smell, taste, and feel? Leave this world behind, and go to your happy place. That is a tiny sample of what Jesus died to give you...now go bless others.
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