This Sunday is All Saints Day and one of my favorite hymns that we will sing is, “When We All Get to Heaven.” Whenever I hear those words, I am reminded that life here on earth is not the end of our story. Since committing my life to Jesus Christ I have come to the wonderful realization that death does not have the last word. In fact, this life I now live is just a prelude to that which is far greater, much greater than any words could ever express.
The opening verse of the hymn begins with “sing the wondrous love of Jesus, sing His mercy and His grace”, and that is exactly what we will be doing this Sunday. We have so much for which to be thankful. Even when life brings hardship and disappointment, we have our Savior’s promise that He will never leave us, and with that, the promise of eternal life.
I sincerely hope that you will make being at worship this Sunday the highest priority as we celebrate the saints that have gone on before us and as we focus our hearts on John 14:1-3 and Hebrews 12:1-2. The title of the message, not surprisingly, is “When We All Get to Heaven.” I look forward to being with you in worship and please, invite someone to come with you as we gather around the heart of God’s infinite love for each and everyone of us.