Christmas in Heaven

Christmas in Heaven

"But as it is written, "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." 2 Corinthians 2:10

We walked into the first Christmas shop on our recent trip to Branson. There it was -- a beautiful Christmas ball with a saying that gripped our hearts: "Please don't miss me -- I am spending this Christmas with Jesus!"

Tears welled in our eyes and we know that we needed to purchase the Christmas ornament. It was a reminder that this Christmas, our precious little Lindsay was going to celebrate Christmas like none of us could even begin to imagine.

I have no clue what people in heaven know or don't know about their loved ones here on earth. But I do know this -- Lindsay's Christmas will be truly amazing because she's spending it with Jesus.

After having the real deal, why would anyone every want the substitute! The angels cannot fully comprehend why the Father gave His Son -- His only Son -- for all of us! Yet He did -- and His love is eternal!

There won't be Christmas trees in heaven! Sorry! There will be trees according to the book of Revelation -- but you know what is really neat -- the One who hung on Calvary's tree will bear the nail prints in His hands for all eternity to remind us of His love for us. Every time we see Him -- I think we will notice those hands!

Today marks Lindsay's seventh month in heaven. In the Scriptures, seven is the perfect number. How fitting that her seventh month is the month we celebrate Christmas. So many of you have sent notes, cards and emails telling us that you will be praying for us especialy this Christmas. We cannot thank you enough for those prayers. I know our kids are experiencing the pain of loss, but even greater, the comfort that God, and God alone showers upon His kids during times like these.

The good news is that one day, we will all be gathered round the throne. I wonder if we will sing:

"O come let us adore Him!
O come let us adore Him!
O come let us adore Him -- Christ, the Lord.

We'll give Him all the glory!
We'll give Him all the glory!
We'll give Him all the glory -- Christ, the Lord.

For HE alone is worthy!
For HE alone is worthy!
For HE alone is worthy -- Christ, the Lord."

Thank You, Lord -- that despite the pain, Lindsay is enjoying her best Christmas yet! And it is only the beginning of what You have prepared for her and for all those who love You. Merry Christmas, Lindsay. Pop-pop loves you a bushel and a peck! -- Bill Welte is President and CEO of America's KESWICK

God's WORD for YOU: Proverbs 16; Amos 4-6; Revelation 7

Think About This: A saint's life is in the hands of God as a bow and arrow in the hands of an archer. God is aiming at something the saint cannot see; He stretches
and strains, and every now and again the saint says, I cannot stand any more. But God does not heed; He goes on stretching until His purpose is in sight, then He lets fly. -- Oswald Chambers

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