DAD'S RAMBLINGS – THE RESERVATION
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." (I Peter 1:3-5)
When we travel, we make reservations ahead of time for our airline flights and our motels. That is wisdom. I want to know where I am going, and not leave it to chance.
We have a reservation awaiting us in Heaven. The reservation is secure because Jesus said, "In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you" (John 14:2). I can be sure the reservation is secure because of His promise.
But it is more than just a place to stay. There are other amenities included in this reservation. There is an incorruptible inheritance reserved for me that will not fade away nor diminish. In this life, the treasures laid up for the future can be destroyed by moths, or be stolen by thieves. But throughout eternity, the treasures laid up for me will never lose their value or luster.
My reservation is not dependent on my ability to preserve it. The security of my reservation is based in the fact that I am kept by the power of God for salvation through my faith in the Lord Jesus, who died for my sins, who rose again, and has ascended into Heaven. This is my living hope.
I have my reservation. It is secure, and I am ready for the trip.
Love, Dad
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