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Heaven’s Door

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**Verse 1** Sometimes in the day—and almost always at night— I think about Heaven—and about who—is there now—in that glorious light. And sometimes I wonder—just how much longer it may be—until forevermore gets started—and it will be me—comin through Heaven’s door. **Verse 2** This life—ohhh the life—God has given me— Tho sometimes I wonder how many other than me—wonder if we have been—all we could be. Not just anyone—or any other thing—but the one—who lived more—for Him—our risen King! **Chorus** Ohhh—one day soon—the day may come—when we start forevermore. How long could it be—before I see Jesus—and He sees me—comin through Heaven’s door? But I know this for sure—I won’t get to go—before my race is run—and I know—He’s got a lot more for me to do—before I see Jesus—and He can say to me, “Well done.” **Verse 3** There are many in Heaven—I want to see— So many have gone on before you and me—and I can’t help but wonder—just how it’s gonna be— Sure—we’re gonna see—streets of gold— And I know in Heaven—there are riches untold. **Bridge** But in Heaven is where— Mama and Dad, and a little sister Mama had— I never got to meet— and so many more are right now—sittin at Jesus’s feet— But one day soon—I’ll get to start forevermore— And I’ll finally see Jesus— and He’ll see me— When I’m comin—through Heaven’s door! **Chorus** Ohhh—one day soon—the day may come—when we all start forevermore. How long could it be—before we see Jesus—and He sees you and me—comin through Heaven’s door? But I know this for sure—we won’t get to go—before our race is run—and I know—He’s got a lot more for us to do—before we see Jesus—and He can say to you and me, “Well done.” **Tag** Something tells me—it may not be very long— Before we all join the heavenly chorus— Singin Heaven’s song— Singin—glory, glory, glory to our forevermore Savior and King— Oh May our praises and worship of Jesus—forever———ring!!!
Ministry Devotional

Heaven’s Door

Scripture: Philippians 1:21–25; 2 Timothy 4:6–8; John 14:1–3; Revelation 21:3–4

Thoughts of heaven often arrive in quiet moments. The house settles for the evening, a familiar voice is missing, or a photograph brings back someone you long to see again. You wonder what it will be like to stand in the presence of Jesus. You wonder whether those who have gone before you are already enjoying what you still know only by faith. These are not foolish questions. They rise from love, from mortality, and from the deep human longing for a home where separation finally ends.

Yet the song “Heaven's Door” does something important with that longing. It does not simply ask how soon heaven will come. It remembers that there is still a race to run. The singer anticipates seeing Jesus, but also recognizes that the days remaining on earth have a purpose. That tension is thoroughly biblical. Paul could say that departing to be with Christ would be far better, while also recognizing that remaining meant fruitful labor for the people entrusted to his care. His hope for heaven did not make him careless about earth. It made him faithful in the time he had.

Perhaps you have been so tired that heaven sounds less like a glorious promise and more like relief from another difficult day. Jesus does promise an end to sorrow, death, and pain. Revelation 21 speaks of God dwelling with His people and wiping away every tear. We can receive that comfort without pretending that the grief we carry now is small. But while we live, our calling is not to disappear into anticipation. There are people to encourage, wounds to help bind, prayers to offer, and words of truth still to speak.

The desire to hear “Well done” can also be misunderstood. We do not purchase entrance into heaven through an impressive record of service. Our confidence rests in Jesus, who prepares a place for His people. Faithful service is the fruit of belonging to Him, not the admission price. Some believers will finish their race after years of visible ministry; others will finish from a hospital bed, a quiet home, or a season in which their strength has almost vanished. The Lord sees faithfulness that the world never applauds.

If you miss someone who died trusting Christ, bring that ache honestly to the Savior. If you fear your own death, bring Him that fear too. And if you are still here, do not assume your remaining days are meaningless. Ask whom you can love today. Ask what obedience looks like in the circumstances actually before you. Heaven is not made sweeter because we earned it; heaven is home because Jesus is there. Until we see Him, may we live as people whose hope is secure and whose work of love is not finished.

Prayer: Father, thank You for the hope of being with Jesus. Comfort me where I grieve, steady me where I fear, and help me be faithful with the days You give. Keep my eyes on Christ and my hands ready to serve. Amen.

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