Will we know our loved ones in heaven?
There are several
indications in Scripture that we will maintain our identity in heaven and,
thus, be recognizable to our loved ones (and they to us).
For example, Jesus
makes it a point in Matthew 22:31-32 that
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were alive and
existing as individuals by those names.
“31 And as for the resurrection of the dead, have you not
read what was said to you by God: 32 ‘I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God
of Jacob’? He is not God of the dead, but of the living.” Matthew 22:31-32 English Standard Version
(ESV)
In Matthew
17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8, Peter, James
and John recognized Moses and Elijah (The Transfiguration).
“17 And
after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother,
and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured
before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became
white as light. 3 And behold,
there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 And Peter
said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make
three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 5 He was
still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a
voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am
well pleased; listen to him.” 6 When the
disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. 7 But Jesus
came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” 8 And when
they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.” Matthew 17:1-8 English Standard Version (ESV)
“2 And after
six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a
high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3 and his
clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach
them. 4 And there
appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. 5 And Peter
said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents,
one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6 For he
did not know what to say, for they were terrified. 7 And a
cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is
my beloved Son; listen to him.” 8 And
suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone with them but Jesus only.” Mark 9 English
Standard Version (ESV)
In 1
Thessalonians 2:19-20 Paul expected to recognize in heaven the Thessalonian
Christians to whom he had ministered on earth:
“19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of
boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? 20 For you are our glory and joy.” 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 English Standard
Version (ESV)
(see a similar
situation in 2 Corinthians 1:14).
“14 just as you did partially understand us—that on
the day of our Lord Jesus you will boast of us as we will boast of
you.” 2 Corinthians 1:14 English Standard Version (ESV)
In addition, Paul
says in 1 Corinthians 13:12,
“12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face
to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been
fully known.” 1 Corinthians 13:12 English Standard
Version (ESV)
That last phrase, “I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.” would indicate that we shall know others as
well as be known by others.
Are you struggling
with a big decision or wondering how your eternal future will play out?
He says, “I will instruct you and teach you the
way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you" (Psalm 32:8).
Ask God to show you
what to do. Pray the following prayer:
“Heavenly Father,
I admit that I am a sinner
and my sins have separated me from You. I now want to turn away from my past
sinful life and begin a new life with You.
Please forgive me. I now
receive your Son, Jesus Christ as my Savior, my Master and my Lord. I believe
and confess that Jesus Christ died for my sins, was buried, and rose from the
dead.
I want to receive all that Jesus Christ has provided for me as my
Savior. Your Word says, ‘Whosoever shall
call on the name of the Lord shall be saved’ (Romans 10:13).
I believe and confess that
Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and no man comes unto the
Father, but by Him.
Lord Jesus, I pray and ask
You, to come into my heart and be Lord of my life. I thank You that you have
given me eternal life, and according to Your Word, I am born again.
Heavenly Father, thank You
for the gift of the Holy Spirit Who is in me now. I surrender my life to You. I
promise to study Your Word – the Bible.
Use me for Your glory.
In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”
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.“I’ll Meet You In the Morning”
Writer:
Albert Brumley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEiVahHmVeEGaitherVEVO
Music video by Bill & Gloria Gaither performing I'll Meet You in the
Morning (feat. Jim Murray, Michael English and Mark Lowry) [Live].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYeAtTyGgrMGaitherVEVO
Official video for “I’ll Meet You in the Morning [Live]” feat. Calvin
Newton, Gene McDonald, Guy Penrod, Ben Speer, and Bill Gaither
CLICK HERE . . . to view complete playlist
lyrics
I'll meet you in the morning by
the bright riverside*When all sorrow has drifted away
I'll be standin' at the portals when the gates open wide
At the close of life's long dreary day
I'll met you in the morning with a 'How do you do?'
And we'll sit down by the river and with rapture, auld acquaintance renewed
You'll know me in the morning by the smile that I wear
When I meet you in the morning by, in the city that is built four square
I will meet you in the morning in the sweet by and by
And exchange the old cross for a crown
There will be no disappointments and nobody shall die
In that land when life's sun goeth down
I'll meet you in the morning with a 'How do you do?'
And we'll sit down by the river and with rapture, auld acquaintance renewed
You'll know me in the morning by the smile that I wear
When I meet you in the morning in the city that is built four square
There will be no disappointments and nobody shall die
In that land when life's sun goeth down
I'll meet you in the morning with a 'How do you do?'
And we'll sit down by the river and with rapture, auld acquaintance renewed
You'll know me in the morning by the smile that I wear
When I meet you in the morning in the city that is built four square
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