Heaven is the perfect place. God is there, He reigns, there is peace and love forevermore. I have never given much thought to the other specifics, I just know I want to be there. And, of course, who wouldn’t want to be in heaven? But is my heart really there?
I have to admit that before these walks with God, I couldn’t conceive how much my heart longed to be with Him. Here, there, anywhere—just be with Him. I knew I yearned for something, but I was still searching here, thinking “it” could be found here in a thing, an experience, a person. I’ve noticed that people who have God so dearly planted in their hearts don’t seem to be searching for anything. They already have it.
Matthew 6:21 says, Where your treasure is, there your heart shall be.
God is my treasure. He is who I have searched for, who I walk with, who I continue to seek. In Matthew 19 there is the story of the rich man who asked Jesus what he could do to have eternal life. Jesus told him to sell his possessions, give to the poor and follow Him and then he would have treasure in heaven. The man walked away sad. He was still looking for treasures on earth. He didn’t see the treasure in Jesus. I want the treasures God has waiting for me. Here, there and everywhere. They can be found in Him.
Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” Matthew 19:21
Meeting God at the Park 