"The Afterlife"

"See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind" ~ Isaiah 65:17

What things do you hope will be included in heaven if you have surrendered to Jesus Christ as Lord and believe you will live there eternally when this life is over? Are you hoping to see your parents and grandparents? Looking forward to playing golf on the most beautiful courses where three-putts are impossible, because there is no more pain? Expecting endless beaches and crystal clear blue waters? Maybe you hope heaven is loaded with your favorite food and drink, and maybe, life is good enough here that you hope it doesn't change one bit. Have you ever thought about the silliness of some of these statements? We've all had these thoughts because eternity is somewhat of a mystery to us. When we just don't know something or can't comprehend it, we return to what we do know and try to apply it in some way to what we don't. This week at Friendship, we will conclude our Foundations series by looking at the foundation of "The Afterlife". This is one area where we must accept that the best we can do is read God's Word and entrust our thoughts to Him. We ought not attempt to apply our limited, worldly understanding to something that is out of this world. If God is truly making something new, be assured that it will be so much better than the current product that "the former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind". Join us for this important message that will help true believers look forward with joyful anticipation, as well as remind us that heaven is not a guarantee for all people, which means we have work to do!