The Heaven Answer Book

in Heaven’s sunlight. John could only express it with analogies: “Its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like jasper, clear as crystal. . . . The great street of the city was of pure gold, like transparent glass” (Revelation 21:11, 21). Here on earth, streets are cov ered with gravel and asphalt, and windows are made of glass, but John writes about the golden streets that are transparent. Keep in mind that in Heaven everything is made new. We are given only snapshots of things to come. We will require a heavenly transformation to comprehend such glory. Clouded things of earth will become transparent in eternity; now they are known only by Him. As we practice patience while waiting, let thoughts of Heaven’s glory fill your soul. They will sustain you until the day your eyes are fully opened. Peter tells those whose hope is heavenward, “You will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 1:11). When He extends His arms inviting His people in, He will turn to His Father and say, “I have given them the glory

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