Okay, so the other day I got to thinking about heaven, right? And not in a heavy, “what’s the meaning of life” kind of way, but more like, “Will I be bored stiff up there?” So I started poking around, trying to figure out what the deal is with entertainment in the afterlife.
First off, I dug into some scriptures. John’s vision in Revelation? Music and singing. That’s a good start. I mean, who doesn’t love a good tune? So, I jotted that down in my notebook – “Heaven: confirmed musical.”
Then I stumbled upon some quotes from people way smarter than me. They were talking about how in heaven, artists will be creating, musicians will be jamming, and dancers will be, well, dancing for God. Even the jokesters will still be cracking jokes. That sounded pretty cool. So, I added a note to my ever-growing list: “Heaven: creative paradise and full of laughter.”
- Music and Singing
- Artists creating
- Dancers dancing
- Jokes and laughter
But then I hit a bit of a snag. Some folks were saying heaven might be boring. They based this on their own, not-so-exciting church lives. But that didn’t sit right with me. I mean, isn’t God supposed to be all about joy and adventure? So, I decided to explore that angle a bit more.
I found this verse, Luke 15:7, that talks about joy in heaven over one sinner who repents. More joy than for 99 righteous people, apparently. That got me thinking – if there’s that much joy over one person turning their life around, imagine the constant party vibe in a place filled with redeemed folks! I scribbled down another note: “Heaven: possibly the biggest, most joyful party ever.”
Then I dove into the whole “new earth” concept. Apparently, everything we love about this world, but without all the bad stuff, will be there. Sunsets, beaches, pizza – you name it. My notes started to look like a wishlist for the best vacation ever. “Heaven: Earth 2.0, but with better catering.”
I wrapped up my little investigation feeling pretty good about the whole heaven situation. It’s not just about sitting on clouds and strumming harps. It sounds like a place where we’ll be fully alive, fully ourselves, enjoying all the good things God has in store for us. My final note? “Heaven: sounds pretty awesome, actually.”
Conclusion?
I’m still no expert, but I’m definitely less worried about being bored in the afterlife. Sounds like there will be plenty to do, see, and experience. And who knows, maybe I’ll finally learn to play the harp. Or at least have fun with music there, that’s for sure! Anyway, that’s my little journey through the question of entertainment in heaven. Hope it got you thinking, too!
