"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more
death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the
former things are passed away." (Revelation 21:4)
There is a teaching widespread currently which suggests that when we get to heaven, God will show us all the things that we could have done, but refused to do, or were unwilling to do for whatever reason.
Frankly, such teaching is contrary to "The goodness of God, which leads to repentance" (Romans 5:4)
All throughout Scripture, our "repentance" is demonstrated all the more in what we permit God to do for us, or in what we are willing to receive from Him.
In Luke 15, the lost sheep consents to be carried (Luke 15: 3-7).
The lost coin consents to be found. (Luke 15: 8-10)
The "prodigal son" consents to receive the Father's blessings (Luke 15: 11-31).
For this reason, Jesus told us that the one "work" which we need to do is "believe on Him." (John 6": 29)
Do you believe that He is interested in blessing you, and lavishly so?
This faith magnifies in us as we grow in grace and knowledge of the Lord (2 Peter 3: 18).
Furthermore, the verse which preachers use to justify a sense of "Don't miss out" does not support so disappointing an interpretation.
Why will God wipe away "all tears from their eyes"? "The former things" will have passed away, that's why.
It's all about Jesus. Do not worry about missing out, but keep in growing in grace and knowledge of the Lord (2 Peter 3: 18)
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