Even if everyone else is a liar, God is true…People will tell you there is no such thing as Heaven but that’s not true. There is a Heaven (Genesis 1:1). Heaven is the eternal home of all those who have made Sir Jesus the master of their lives.
(Rom. 3:4 NLT )
Actually, there are three Heavens. In 2 Corinthians 12:2 NLT Paul said, “I was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether I was in my body or out of my body, I don't know—only God knows.”
Let’s talk about these different varieties of heaven.
The first heaven is our sky (Isaiah 55:9-10). It’s where birds fly, airplanes navigate and sky-scrapers dwell. The first heaven stops at the furthest point of the ozone layer.
The second heaven is what we’ve come to know as outer space (Genesis 1:14-17). It’s where space ships travel and satellites are positioned.
The third Heaven is located in an area outside or above the first two heavens. It is an actual planet (Hebrews 11:16) located in the north (Isaiah 14:12). If you want to find Heaven, locate Polaris (North Star) and head north!
It takes about 430 light-years from earth to the North Star; one light year is about 6 trillion miles. Wow, I’m at least 3 quadrillion miles from home!
But that’s okay because I know where my eternal home is. Do you? If not, repeat this prayer and you can secure your home in Heaven today:
Heavenly Father, I realize that if I died today I’m not sure if I’d make it into Heaven. Well I want to go to Heaven. I’m coming clean and handing the control of my life over to Sir Jesus Christ of Nazareth. I believe that You brought Him up out of hell on that third day. Well, based on what I said…I’m saved. I’m not going to hell…I’m Heaven bound! In the name of Jesus…Amen!
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Darrell Hykes is the founder of Arise & Shine Ministries; a Word-based ministry, dedicated to evangelizing the world.
With almost 14 years in ministry, Darrell's goal has always been to tell everyone, everywhere the good news about Jesus. This is accomplished through personal conversations, the utilization of various media outlets, speaking engagements and maintaining an active role in the community.
