Just what is heaven like? Not too much comes to mind.
There is happiness complete! But mostly undefined.
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Descriptions often swarm of favorite spots on earth,
Giddy thrills complete with laughter, chills and mirth.
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But some joys more subdued contingent not on place,
Dependent not on fixtures, guy toys, or pretty face.
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What then can we say about this vast unknown?
Paradise, Third Heaven, so much to Paul was shown!
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“Unlawful,” were his words regarding what he saw. (*)
Kept true to his vision. He did not break God’s law!
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But I had no such vision or law containing me.
All imagination and guess what it comes free!
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Does not the bible tell us to encourage one another
With our future habitation with each other forever?
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Consider God, The Father, loving us the way He does.
Would He deny any to those He dearly loves? (**)
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Consider too, the suffering He bore for you and me,
That we may live in heaven with Him eternally!
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So imagine what you will, you cannot exceed His love!
For your complete enjoyment, He placed galaxies above.
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Many mansions without end! Think there is room for you?
Would not be surprised! With everyday something new!
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So come and go with me to my father’s home
Where it is not against the law to investigate or roam!
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Where you will never be kicked out for lack of rent to pay
Play with the stars and the satellites all day!
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Now consider Jesus, who for the joy He foreknew
Endured the cross, bore the shame, did all He could do–
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To prove His love, take us there, Third Heaven, Paradise,
His greatest joy to take us home. All by His device!
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(*) II Corinthians 12:1-6
(**) Better believe He would not!
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Sam Cox 01.18.04
Poems from His heart 