I saw where the lady that taught me in kindergarten passed away recently at the ripe old age of 100. I believe that in her last days she had expressed a desire to leave this world and go home to Jesus. I think for her faith is now made sight. She’s reunited with all her loved ones who have gone on before her, but best of all she has seen Jesus face to face.

I wonder what the trip to heaven was like. Did she really have time to savor looking back at all she was leaving behind? Or did she gaze ahead to all that awaited her for the eternity to come? Maybe she was too overcome with joy to take anything else in.

I know that for those who have hope in Christ, what lies ahead is better than anything we leave behind. It will be like that first day of summer break after the last day of school has ended, multiplied by a million. It will be like that favorite part of your favorite song, but exponentially better. All the best moments of your life, all the best dreams you ever had, will have only been glimpses of the infinite joy that awaits.

I wonder if we will all be the same age as Jesus when He died and be in our peak physical shape, only without any of those earthly flaws or imperfections. We will truly and finally be our best selves as God created us before sin entered the world and marred everything.

The older I get, the more I can’t wait to be there. The more I want those I love to be there with me. The more I want everyone I meet to be there with me. What a truly glorious day that will be!