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“there is no race so highly civilized or so savage that even if it does not know what sort of god it ought to have, yet thinks that it ought to have

one”

Ancient Philosopher

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“since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For

since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—

have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.”

Romans 1:19-20

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“man’s greatest affliction is not anxiety, or addiction, not even guilt – its homesickness.”

Donald Bloesch

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Homesick!

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“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men”

Ecclesiastes 3:11

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“We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with

the Lord.”

2 Corinthians 5:8

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“I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far”

Philippians 1:23

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What are we doing right now, before the trip home?

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What are we doing right now, before the trip home?

“in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where

righteousness is at home”

2 Peter 3:13

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Living Heaven Now!

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Living Heaven Now!

Four Benefits….

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Living Heaven Now!Benefit #1

Heaven focused living will give you An Optimistic Outlook

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“The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over

you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing”

Zephaniah 3:17

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If you are redeemed, nothing in this life should make you miserable…

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If you are redeemed, nothing in this life should make you miserable…

- your sins are forgiven and paid for!

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If you are redeemed, nothing in this life should make you miserable…

- your afflictions God is working for good! (Rom 8:28)

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If you are redeemed, nothing in this life should make you miserable…

- your losses will be rewarded!

(Matthew 19:29)

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If you are redeemed, nothing in this life should make you miserable…

- your inward corruptions are doomed to die, overwhelmed by Christ in you!

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If you are redeemed, nothing in this life should make you miserable…

- even outward Satanic attacks can be neutralized by your Spiritual armor!

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If you are redeemed, nothing in this life should make you miserable…

- best of all, your King, and all your loved ones are waiting for you there!

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Living Heaven Now!Benefit #2

Heaven focused living will give you A Genuine Falling In Love

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“If Heaven is truly our home, we should expect it to have the qualities we associate

with home.”

Randy Alcorn

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“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by

grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the

heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,”

Ephesians 2:4-6

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Living Heaven Now!Benefit #3

Heaven focused living will give you A Strength for Tough Times

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“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as

though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be

overjoyed when his glory is revealed.”1 Peter 4:12-13

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“God’s dream isn’t just to get you into Heaven, but to get Heaven into you.”

Max Lucado

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“future eternal glory that exceeds and outweighs all the pain”

2 Corinthians 4:17

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Living Heaven Now!Benefit #4

Heaven focused living will give you An Opportunity for Investment

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“store up for yourselves treasures in heaven”

Matthew 6:20

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“someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time

ago.”

Warren Buffet

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ConclusionThere is a great place waiting for you..

We really, really, really

want to see you there!

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