November 10, 2017 
Immanuel’s Land!
What can be more delightful for the weary pilgrim who is hastening to his heavenly mansion, than to meditate on the unspeakable wonders of his future home beyond the skies? There is much of Immanuel’s Land to engage our hearts in sacred contemplation, even while we sojourn and toil in this world as strangers and pilgrims.
Heaven is the most cheering and attractive occupation to which we may set our hearts. Yet I wonder why many of us fail to avail ourselves of the enjoyment and spiritual strength afforded in such a holy pursuit.
Could it be that the allurements of the world keep us from recognizing how near we are to the unseen, supernatural, and eternal state? Instead of dwelling on the glorious world to come — do we focus on the mere momentary pleasures of time? We do well to examine ourselves, with judgment day honesty, that we may check the affections of our heart.
It is the influence of the future heavenly realities exercised in our hearts and lives, which gives vitality and beauty to our religion. It reveals genuine piety, as our aim is in contrast to the passing pleasures of this fleeting earth. It affords light along the path of life’s dark trials, and points to the realms of bliss, where there shall be no more tears, and sorrow is banished forevermore!
The glorious rest that remains for our earth wearied souls;
the sweet consolation of the redeemed in glory;
the unending fellowship of that precious society of saints;
the incalculable riches laid up in store for us to receive on that glorious day
— are all facets of Immanuel’s Land, that we might set an adoring eye towards the one object of our affections, Christ Jesus our Lord!
Let us, therefore, ‘set our affections on things above’ and fix our hearts steadfastly upon the heavenly joys and glory of Immanuel’s Land!
iChristian 
a-men. We must live in this earthly life with passion and fervour choosing to live according to heavenly rules not the rules of men, but our hearts, and minds should be ever focussed on the eternal. Thank God that Jesus did not come to bring ‘another religion’ He came to pave the way for us to come into God’s presence but also He came to give HIMSELF. That’s why our life here and now is so blessed….We have a God who is PRESENCE. His Presence – (God the Holy Spirit in us) is our comfort in all the valleys. His Presence our certainly of future HOPE. Blessings.
Amen Faye! Your comment reminded me of a memorable talk i did one Sunday, i thought you might like to read it here: https://steverebus.com/2016/05/12/saviour-sobbing-sharing-my-testimony-amazing-grace/