A lot of things bring pleasure to us in the world. A job well done. Someone’s love or admiration. A great vacation. A special meal. Watching the kids at play. A beautiful sunset. A hot fudge sundae. A good day at the golf course. You know what I mean.
As Christians we have the extra pleasure that comes from knowing and serving God. In fact, the more we know him, and the more we get to serve him, the more this pleasure means to us. In addition, the pleasure of knowing and serving God lasts us a lot longer than a good meal, costs a lot less than a fancy vacation, even goes deeper than the love of someone special, and is a lot less elusive than a good day on the course (for me at least).
I’ve heard people wonder if they will be able to play golf in heaven, or make quilts, or see the friends that mean so much to them here. I think they wonder whether there will be enough pleasure for them in heaven. But think of this: if the pleasure of knowing and serving God can surpass other pleasures while we’re here, don’t you think the pleasure we’ll experience by fully knowing God and serving him to the utmost in heaven will make concern about other pleasures fade? I think we can leave the question of whether there will be golf in heaven (and other such concerns) to God. There will be pleasure enough in knowing and serving him to make heaven heaven.
Why not take a minute right now to focus your thoughts on the pleasure of knowing and serving God? It is the greatest pleasure you and I can enjoy on this earth and it really will be enough pleasure for all of eternity. Feel free to indulge yourself. This pleasure is a little of heaven on earth.
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