Will I Know You in Heaven?

Nov. 04, 2013 Monday Message:

We’ve reached #10 of the top 10 questions about Christianity/heaven: “Will we know each other in heaven?”

Short answer - Yes. Remember that heaven is a super-natural place; so not only will we know each other, but we’ll also know people we’ve never met!

Jesus himself gives us a couple of clues. “Many Gentiles will come from all over the world—from east and west—and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the feast in the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Matt. 8:11) Why would Gentiles, of all people, be eating at the table of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? Because we’re all good friends - we know each other. And if we know them, surely we’ll know others.

Also remember the transfiguration: (Matt 17:3) “Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared and began talking with Jesus.” The apostles witnessing this event had never met Moses or Elijah – Moses lived 1500 years before Jesus, Elijah 900. So how would the apostles know who was speaking with Jesus? Only God! Somehow they DID know.

You’ll know everyone – even people you never knew on earth. No introductions, no nametags needed. No more, “Now, what was her name again?” The New Earth will function according to God’s rules!

When I was a child, all my friends were here, on earth. But as I grew older, more and more of the people I know have taken up residence in heaven. We’ll know them all, we’ll see them again and we’ll know them by name. Heaven is a warm, friendly place where everybody will know everybody, and be truly glad to see each other.

Be sure to say, “Hi!”

Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship (JICF) meets every Sunday at 10:30am in the North end (gym) of the Oliver Ministry Building, 2647 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis. This Sunday, Nov. 10, Pastor Michael Pilla returns. God’s kingdom is at hand! (Luke 17:20-37) Watch for it!

NL