“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” (2 Corinthians 5:1).

As a pastor I have stood beside a number of dear believers who soon would go Home to be with the Lord. One such dear saint was a precious lady by the name of Edith. Edith told me that she was very frustrated. She whispered, “Pastor, I just can’t wait to see the Lord. I am so ready to go that I tried holding my breath last night. Here, watch!” and she held her breath for a few seconds, only to conclude, “There, I told you it didn’t work!” She folded her arms. “Heaven is so near, but I can’t hurry things up!” she whispered with a twinkle in her eye. It would only be a few days until Edith was indeed Home with the Lord. Her entire life was a testimony to the great change the Lord had made in her life when she trusted Him. What a great way to finish the race! Paul described death for the believer as the taking down of the tent and stepping into Heaven. Do you have this joy and assurance? If not, please take a moment to go to my website www.michaelpeck.org and click the EBook “Heaven” and read more.

For today: Going Home is the joy that awaits those who know the Lord Jesus. Do you know Him?