March 30 - Embracing the Joys of Heaven

“For by these have been given unto us exceedingly great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” (2 Peter 1:4, KJV)

God’s gracious design bestows upon us rich and precious promises so that we might partake of His divine nature. In receiving these promises, we are called to let go of our earthly attachments and allow our hearts and minds to be transformed, aligning our desires with the heavenly rather than the temporal. Heaven, prepared by our Savior, is not defined solely by its symbols—the crowns for the conquerors, the white robes representing the righteousness of Christ, the palm branches of victory, or the sweet melodies of golden harps—but by the pure and holy character that Christ cultivates in us.

Our true delight in heaven will be experienced when our tastes, meditations, and temperament are conformed to the example of Jesus. The celestial mansions that the Lord has prepared are designed for those whose inner lives have been renewed by His grace. It is through this inner work that we become worthy to appreciate the splendor of our eternal home. Even without the glitter of physical adornments, possessing a character steeped in purity, innocence, and the love of Jesus renders our eternal inheritance truly blissful.

Christ came into our world to die—the Righteous for the unrighteous—to elevate and ennoble every human being by imprinting His divine image upon our hearts. His Spirit labors within us, fostering constant progress, strength, and spiritual maturity. As we partake of the divine nature, any inclination toward sin is gradually purged, replacing our old self with a living force for good.

By continually learning from our Divine Master and sharing in His nature day by day, we cooperate with God in overcoming the adversary’s temptations. God works, and so do we, that we may be united with Christ just as He is one with the Father. Seated with Him in the heavenly realms, our minds find rest in the perfect peace and security that only Jesus can provide.