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“"At Home with the Lord"”

Thoughts for Today:

I think it is important to note a subtlety in Paul’s comment. He says when we die we are “at home with the Lord”. Paul did not believe in, nor does the Bible teach, a “soul sleep”. I have heard some people propose the idea that when we die our souls go into an unconscious or some other unaware state, until the time of the resurrection. However, that is not what Paul teaches.

In our passage today, Paul says that when we die, we immediately enter into the presence of the Lord. This is most clearly seen by the words of Jesus to the thief on the cross (Luke 23:43): “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

Questions to Ponder:

What a glorious moment it will be to leave the confines of these mortal bodies of ours and find ourselves at home with the Lord! How much do you know about your eternal destination? Will you spend time today learning more of what the Bible says about heaven?

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About the author

Pocket Devotions are written by Mike Brooks. A retired businessman, he is Moderator of South Shores church, leads the Deacon Board, serves on the finance committee, and he teaches a Men's Bible study and the Men's Ministry. Mike has a passion for evangelical missions. He is the husband of Sherry; the father of Ryan, Natalie, Krissy, Rebecca, and Amanda; the father-in-law of Ariel; and the grandfather of Conner and Christian.