A Heavenly Body

For we know that if our temporary, earthly dwelling is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal dwelling in the heavens, not made with hands. Indeed, we groan in this body, desiring to put on our dwelling from heaven, since we are clothed, we will not be found naked. Indeed, we groan while we are in this tent, burdened as we are, because we do not want to be unclothed but clothed, so that mortality may be swallowed up by life. And the One who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave us the Spirit as down payment. 2 Cor 5:1-5

I am groaning, this morning. Yesterday I began running up my high hill, went swimming and mowed my long lawn which covers two hilly inclines. I can really appreciate my new body that will not slow down like this.

Adam and Eve knew this body for the short while, until they sinned. This is why they hid and said to God that they were naked. They were naked before they sinned, naturally speaking, but when they sinned they were spiritually naked.

Imagine our heavenly body that does not wear out, get sick, nor have to deal with sin. This last is the one I am looking forward to. The next things the heavenly body will hold for me is fellowship with my God. I have told Him He must be a regular visitor in my home that He is preparing for me.

I love His word, His presence and am looking forward to more, much more. How good is our God to do all this for us? Amen!