Things that you look forward to the most immediately after the rapture....

[Verisimilitude]

Lots of things, these are not necessarily in order...

Attending a true worship service with no one who isn't a saint!

Meeting the brother who passed away before I was born!

Meeting the people that I helped to plant 'the seed' in!

Gaining great understanding, discernment and insight into God's Holy Word!

Meeting saints I've known only through the internet!

Seeing all my beloved kitties, especially Tony, Muffin and Patches!

Being with my saved relatives who live far from me now!

Not being overweight!

Being in a place where Satan has no power whatsoever, where God's Holy Word rules and where the Blessed Name of Jesus can be shouted out in joy and praise without 'offending' anyone!

Seeing the looks on the faces of the mid-tribbers and post-tribbers!

Being out of constant pain!

All of the above follow meeting my Savior, embracing and thanking Him for His sacrifice and throwing any crowns I may receive at His feet!

[AmazingGrace]

* Seeing my husband, and the eight children we conceived but did not carry to term.
* Seeing my husband and our only living child together for the first time.
* Seeing all other loved ones who have gone on before. What an incredible reunion it will be!
* Meeting the great people of the faith whose lives and writings have been such a source of encouragement to all of us in our journeys here.
* Exploring all the New Jerusalem has to behold. I like to think of my husband taking me and our daughter on a personal tour and showing us all his favorite places.
* Knowing there will never be another devastating moment due to cancer.
* And so much more that I can't even begin to imagine.

Come quickly, Lord Jesus!

[savedatcamp]

To finally be home forever with the Lord.
To reunite with loved ones.
No more sadness and sickness; no more sin and temptation.
Imagine being able to speak with Moses, the Apostles and oh so many!
Singing and praising with our hearts so pure and the love all around.

Ditto and Amen!

[friharbor]

Before my back problems hit, I was an avid hiker and backpacker.

Looking very much forward to Heaven in our glorified bodies and then the return with Christ for the 1,000 year reign on Earth. During the reign, I want to hike all over the world. Our glorified bodies won't need food or water or clothing to keep us warm. We'll never tire, so sleep won't be an issue. It will just be a matter of get up and go.

By then, it won't be the same world we left, but it'll still make an interesting hike... Visiting villages and outposts, rivers and mountains that have been changed due to the Trib events. Visiting places that as a US citizen today, I wouldn't dare visit, but after the Trib, it's all fair game.

Then this Earth goes bye-bye and a new Earth will take its place... One so beautiful and serene, we as humans today couldn't possibly comprehend it.

And then I'll have all of eternity exploring my new home, meeting every manner of the kindest people there are (because no one will be unkind). And if, big if, I end up exploring it all, why I'll just pull a Forest Gump and turn around and hike the way I came!

What excites me most about this whole hiking thing is that it wouldn't surprise me in the least if Jesus hiked along with me. So much to talk about, and at times, nothing but loving, comfortable silence between the two of us as we both take in the beauty that surrounds us.

Wanna tag along? They'll be plenty of room!

I love these thoughts, PepsiDad! My father-in-law, who is now with the Lord, was an avid hiker, backpacking for weeks at a time. Needless to say, his wife and kids picked up on his love of hiking in the mountains, and now just about every family vacation with my hubby's side of the family involves a hike Many of our days off for hubby and I are spent in the local Cascades, hiking or snowshoeing. I picture that when we get to heaven and things settle down a bit, my father-in-law will say that he has a view we just have to see, let's take a hike. Cannot wait to see the views that heaven will offer!

For me, starting with #2--
--meeting the two babies we lost (3 healthy ones here, praise God!)
--meeting the rest of my relatives, friends, acquaintances that are already there
--being able to ask all my questions and finally get some answers
--experiencing true peace, joy, love
--NO SIN! No worry, no fear, no tension
--Meeting the body of Christ--the OT and NT saints, and all the believers since NT times, and possibly following my family tree back to the beginning by meeting them in person
--definitely, will enjoy my glorified body. This one is wearing down!
--I know we won't have a NEED to eat to survive like we do now, but I'm hoping there will be some great food (gotta have food for fellowship times, don't we?) and hoping that I can have a large vegetable/herb garden and fruit trees, that won't die on me.
--just being part of God's restoration and redemption for all He has created. Wow, we are BLESSED!!!

[Luminary]

#1: To hear His voice and finally see Him, and to know that I can always be around Him in some way for eternity;
#2: To be entirely free of sin and not having to struggle with those impulses any longer;
#3: Seeing/being with my family again;
#4: Meeting and being with all of my brothers and sisters in Christ :-)

[Tiger Lily]

Before my back problems hit, I was an avid hiker and backpacker.

Looking very much forward to Heaven in our glorified bodies and then the return with Christ for the 1,000 year reign on Earth. During the reign, I want to hike all over the world. Our glorified bodies won't need food or water or clothing to keep us warm. We'll never tire, so sleep won't be an issue. It will just be a matter of get up and go.

By then, it won't be the same world we left, but it'll still make an interesting hike... Visiting villages and outposts, rivers and mountains that have been changed due to the Trib events. Visiting places that as a US citizen today, I wouldn't dare visit, but after the Trib, it's all fair game.

Then this Earth goes bye-bye and a new Earth will take its place... One so beautiful and serene, we as humans today couldn't possibly comprehend it.

And then I'll have all of eternity exploring my new home, meeting every manner of the kindest people there are (because no one will be unkind). And if, big if, I end up exploring it all, why I'll just pull a Forest Gump and turn around and hike the way I came!

What excites me most about this whole hiking thing is that it wouldn't surprise me in the least if Jesus hiked along with me. So much to talk about, and at times, nothing but loving, comfortable silence between the two of us as we both take in the beauty that surrounds us.

Wanna tag along? They'll be plenty of room!

Oh, PepsiDad, I was SO enjoying your post and then I got down to the part about Jesus maybe joining you on a hike and it touched me even more! What a BEAUTIFUL thought--it just brought tears to my eyes!


Scilent, this is such a neat thread! Thank you for starting it!

[Tiger Lily]

and... Ditto! Tiger Lily you just about said it all for me and many others... God Bless! See you one day soon!

I ditto that also Tiger Lily - great post!

Thanks, glad you liked it!

Wow......I am just having SUCH a hard time waiting for heaven!

[ithacagurl]

Wow my thoughts exactly!!!

Seeing all my saved loved ones and friends: my Dad, grandparents, other relatives, best friend, other friends that have passed on; earthbound loved ones and friends; RR friends; and tons of new friends. And my favorite pets from earth. And even angels!

Joy! Laughter! Love! Excitement! Fulfillment! Satisfaction! Peace! No more sad, painful, bad, anxious, scared, worried or uncomfortable feelings or mental or emotional distress of any kind.

Eternally perfect health, flawless beauty, strength, energy and perfect weight. Perfect eyesight. Perfect hair, teeth and nails. No pain, sickness, germs or cavities. No fear of harm to loved ones or self. No fear of even accidentally hurting someone else.

To be a homeowner again -- but a mansion this time with: (1) lovely, tasteful decor, (2) a view, (3) near some kind of body of water, (4) neighboring houses close enough to see so as not to feel alone, but not so close as to feel crowded, (5) with no worries about things breaking, fire, flood, earthquakes, weather damage, termites, wood rot, mice, thieves, etc., (6) filled with beautiful furniture and appliances, a piano, etc., as well as my favorite possessions from earth, (7) great visiting/entertainment/party areas, (8) a spacious, well-lit art studio and similar hobby room with endless, high-quality machines, tools and supplies there or readily available, and (9) a well-equipped/supplied work shed for woodworking and other big projects. (P.S. My house will be at least partially self-cleaning. Or maybe I will have a robot maid. )

A beautiful garden with perfect soil and perfect irrigation conditions; beautiful, fragrant flowers and ornamental trees/plants; a whole bunch of fruit trees/vines/edibles; no weeds, garden pests or plant diseases. A lawn that grows exactly 2-inches tall and never needs mowing. (Or maybe I will have a robot gardener, too. )

A wide, wonderful variety of animals nearby, either as pets or that hang around sometimes (even big ones that let you ride them). Every animal will be gentle and completely tame. And they will all know not to eat the garden plants!

No bothersome flies, mosquitoes, wasps, roaches, gnats, etc.

Beautiful music and other sounds. Beautiful sights. Beautiful smells. Wonderful foods and beverages. Wonderful textures and feelings. No ugly noises. No ugly sights. No repugnant smells. Nothing that tastes bad. Nothing that feels bad.

Beautiful formal and informal clothes and accessories from various times and cultures throughout history. Fabrics that feel wonderfully soft, smooth or just plain pleasant. And a huge closet!

Greatly increased brain power, talent and physical abilities.

Unlimited educational or visiting opportunities with incredible teachers, masters, experts, famous or just interesting people of: the Bible, history, art, music, literature, drama, dance, evangelism, science, medicine, other cultures, etc.

Plenty of fun activities, places to go, fellowship, parties, picnics, celebrations and a wide variety of clubs and groups to join.

No bills or taxes. No need for passports, visas, licenses, permits or legal miscellanea. No fear of accidents, tickets, lawsuits, fees, fines or penalties.

A beautiful new car(s) (if there are cars in heaven ) that doesn't need gas to run, won't ever break down or get flat tires and that will always have that wonderful new-car smell.

Computers and other technology that is easy to understand, won't break down, freeze up, get viruses, get hacked, be misused or run out of power.

Entertainment that is pure, God-honoring and delightful, fascinating, dramatic, touching or funny, etc., or a combination thereof.

Unlimited exploration of every kind! And, especially since so many people have mentioned the possibility of it over the years, flying and movement at the speed of thought!



1 Cor 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

Ps 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

[RoyalNChrist]

..I have been so infatuated with the story of the woman who cried on Jesus' feet and wiped them with her hair.
(Luke 7:36-50 ?) I just want to do that. I just want to lay at His feet and worship Him!
And the Father, I don't know if we will be able to touch Him. I want to highly show my appreciation of Him. To really elaborate on that I need to go into my history with "father figures". I'll let it be.

Countdown:

#1= Seeing who "made it", I bet some of us will be surprised of those we thought were saved were not and perhaps some we thought were not are. I want to find my mom. I just wanna she her have rest after so many years of stress looking after our family.

#2=I know many are curious about unanswered questions, but I'm not one of those. I'm really don't think we will even have that mentality. We will probably instantly know all we could ask. I would also think we will want to forget a lot of the world after we enter such a perfect existence. So, rather just want to take I dip in whatever body of water is up there or prance through a tall field!

#3= Of course, I am just looking forward to the feeling of complete happiness. I have this syndrome that is awful. It taints life and I don't see purpose. So, I am ecstatic to see my full potential when that flesh ailment is out of the way. It will be like the first time meeting myself and how I should have been. lol

[treasures]

I had a dream once, in which I drank from a stream running down a hill, that I knew (in the dream anyhow) to be the water of life. It was so sparkly and clean, tasting like water but delicious, and after I took just one small sip I felt good all over... better than my healthiest youngest moment and then I felt my organs individually feeling joy. I know it sounds crazy to be aware of one's individual organs and having them twitter and vibrate with joy, but yes...they were jumping for joy and praising God along with me individually as well as a whole. I felt like I had a couple of dreams during that time, just after my daughter went home to be with the Lord, to comfort me and to give me something to look forward to as well. Never had any dreams like that before and none since. Aside from seeing Him with my own eyes, to be restored to Him forever and loved ones I miss too...I am really looking forward to knowing if those were just fanciful dreams or glimpses of things to be. Either way, I am excited to drink freely from the water of life, and I am sure thirsty!

Also, sometimes I click through the prayer threads...page after page after page, it's so overwhelming and I just want so much to see everyone suffering and worrying finally have that joy and peace. I think for a long time I want to just kinda stand back and watch everyone, take all that in instead. Soon!

[In Christ]

I had a dream once, in which I drank from a stream running down a hill, that I knew (in the dream anyhow) to be the water of life. It was so sparkly and clean, tasting like water but delicious, and after I took just one small sip I felt good all over... better than my healthiest youngest moment and then I felt my organs individually feeling joy. I know it sounds crazy to be aware of one's individual organs and having them twitter and vibrate with joy, but yes...they were jumping for joy and praising God along with me individually as well as a whole. I felt like I had a couple of dreams during that time, just after my daughter went home to be with the Lord, to comfort me and to give me something to look forward to as well. Never had any dreams like that before and none since. Aside from seeing Him with my own eyes, to be restored to Him forever and loved ones I miss too...I am really looking forward to knowing if those were just fanciful dreams or glimpses of things to be. Either way, I am excited to drink freely from the water of life, and I am sure thirsty!

Also, sometimes I click through the prayer threads...page after page after page, it's so overwhelming and I just want so much to see everyone suffering and worrying finally have that joy and peace. I think for a long time I want to just kinda stand back and watch everyone, take all that in instead. Soon!

Treasures... I cannot fathom losing a child, however my son was in a wreck and was comotose for 2 weeks, I held onto the hope that Christ provided and prayed and prayed, he came out of this and is a fine young man today. I remember the pain I felt along with the leaps of joy that Christ provided to me. Just think of the Joy and Hope that Christ provides to you, as one day soon you will be reunited with your lovely daughter in paradise for eternity... At that time you will see/know the reasons for her departing life early... God bless you!!

[treasures]

Treasures... I cannot fathom losing a child, however my son was in a wreck and was comotose for 2 weeks, I held onto the hope that Christ provided and prayed and prayed, he came out of this and is a fine young man today. I remember the pain I felt along with the leaps of joy that Christ provided to me. Just think of the Joy and Hope that Christ provides to you, as one day soon you will be reunited with your lovely daughter in paradise for eternity... At that time you will see/know the reasons for her departing life early... God bless you!!

Thank you! I don't really question "why" so much any more, but thank Him that of all the people on planet earth He might have chosen to share her with for those 6 1/2 yrs, He chose me. I am super excited to see her, never to be separated again, thinking about that joy every day. God bless you too!

[bdstrom]

No more listening to teaching that is clearly NOT from the Bible!!!! I just can not stand hearing pastors or any speakers making senseless rants that can easily belittle some Christians, crushing them spiritually, and I am looking forward to have that GONE when we get into Heaven!

[turalura]

Seeing Jesus! Then my loved ones who will be there to greet me: my son who died at the age of 20, my mother, dear aunt, grandfather and my grandmother whom I never met!

[XMaryX]

I'm always wondering if the Lord will come for us at a moment where I'm NOT decent, ie, in the shower, just out of the shower and in the process of changing, or, the WORST, IMHO, on the latrine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously; I think about that often and pray I'm not in any of those places

[SummerSailing81]

~Seeing my severely disabled dd in her glorified, healthy body walking and hearing her say "I love you, Mom" for the very first time
~Seeing my parents - I haven't seen my mom since I was 15 months old
~Meeting my siblings who were lost through miscarriages my mom and step-mom had - I'm an only child who's actually a middle child because my mom had 2 miscarriages before I was born and my step-mom had 2 after she and my dad got married
~Seeing my other relatives

Being with God, Jesus, and my loved ones every day will probably be all I can handle for the first few millineums. The rest of it will be icing on the cake.

[Acts5:41]

Really looking forward to meeting the recipients.

God let me know at least a couple made it.

[HeatW]

I'm always wondering if the Lord will come for us at a moment where I'm NOT decent, ie, in the shower, just out of the shower and in the process of changing, or, the WORST, IMHO, on the latrine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously; I think about that often and pray I'm not in any of those places

You're not alone...

[Acts5:41]

HE made my body.

I'm not worried. It's not like He turns away when I get undressed.

[clemson]

1. Seeing Jesus! (duh, right??!!)
2. Meeting past historical figures like Adam, Abraham, James Madison and Washington and ronald reagan
(I hope the last three are Christians but you never know)
3. No more schoolwork (except for history, it's my favorite).
4. Seeing family and friends and past pets and such.
5. Actually being able to play football like cam newton and sing like bear rhinehart.