My Dear Friends,

    As we close in on another year, 2004, how I wish all who read this "Our Comfort Zone" will hear what the Holy Spirit is saying.  I want to address a question I feel sure most of us have asked, or thought at some time;  "What Will We do In Heaven."  I trust these thoughts will be a blessing, and challenge you to get out of "Your Comfort Zone."

    I believe the year was 1950 or 51, Kitty and I visited my grand dad Moore - uncle Luther and Lloyd, and all their family, who lived in Eustis, FL.  Kitty and I were young Christians, searching for  God's plan for our lives.  This visit, I will never forget.  We sure had good meals, the fellowship was just great.  And I asked lots of questions and, I got not only answer,  we experienced love in action.

    I want to touch on two or three questions I remember I asked, searching for answers to concerns I had as a young Christian.  While visiting with Uncle Luther, I asked him {I smoked then):  "How do you feel about Christians smoking?"  I will never forget his answer, simple and plain. "Roy, when you get to Heaven you want find any cigarettes buts littering those golden streets."  It took me some time, and with friends prayerful concern, I quit cold turkey.  There is much more to this story.  But let me move on. While visiting with Uncle Lloyd and family I asked him about Christians tithing.  He gave me simple answers, quoted scriptures;  but the best was the example he and Aunt Donnie (s/p) set.  I know they went the second mile,  and they prospered I believe because they went the second mile.  Well, all three are in Heaven now {I will have to come back to Grand daddy Moore};  what are they doing there.

   Are they strumming celestial harps, flying around on wings.  John, in his vision, saw three heavenly activities.  At this point, all the thoughts shared are not original with me, but I sure concur in the answers. It will help if you will take time to read Revelation 22:1-5, now. 

    The first one is serving, O YES. John tells us in V. 3 "his servants will serve Him." I don't know what that service may entail;  but this I do know: There will be no sense of inadequacy, no weakness,  no weariness.  In heaven we'll have minds and bodies equal to the task which we're assigned.

   The second activity is seeing:  We "shall see His face" (v.4).  Now we see in a mirror, dimly", but in heaven we will see our Savior face to face, and we "shall be like Him.~   This is what Rev. 22:4 means when it says, "His name shall be on heir foreheads."  So to bear His name means to be like Him.  In Heaven we will not struggle with sin but will reflect the beauty of His holiness forever.

   We shall serve our King by ruling and reigning with Him "forever and ever"(V.5).

   If you ever wondered, "How can I get people interested in Jesus?", have you ever considered the power of positive spirit where you work?  Or at home?  At school?  Believe me you stand out in a world where smiles are more and more valuable.  Each day, ask the Lord to help you to be know for your joy - for His joy - radiating in your face.  When it comes to attracting people to Christ, your best weapon just may be your smile,  the life you live, and honest, sincere answers.

    This requires all of us as Christians to get out of "Our Comfort Zone," stand up and be counted for Jesus in 2004.  Have a great year with the Lord, and remember He loves you and I love you.

Roy