Reaching for Heaven

The parable we studied at our 9:30 worship service and during St. Phil's Kids this Sunday was "The Parable of the Feast the Invited Guests Didn't Attend." The main focus of this parable is God wants us in heaven with Him.

First I would encourage you to ask your child(ren) what they think heaven is like; ask them to draw a picture or write a story of what they imagine.  Ask them why they think heaven is like this.  Ask them who they think they will meet in heaven.  Ask them how they get to heaven.  Death is a scary thing for most people.  It's uncomfortable to talk about; mostly because of the unknown.  Remember, your child will take their cue from you!  We don't know what heaven is like.  Everything we're talking about is speculation.  We know God wants us in heaven with Him.  After you're child has given/shown you an idea of what they think heaven is like and after they've answer the question of how we get there our dialogue can begin.

Here is the truth: "This is eternal life: to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you sent." John 17:3

We must teach our children the way to heaven is through Jesus Christ.  As adults, we know the only way to heaven is by believing in Jesus Christ as our savior.  We know there is only one thing that can bring us everlasting life.  Society tries to blur this with "doing good deeds", "loving our neighbors", "going to church", or "being trustworthy".  These traits are important, they will make us better humans and better ambassadors of love, but the true way to get to heaven is by believing in Jesus Christ.

By continuing your spiritual walk in front of your children you will give them the courage to become believers and be in heaven with Him.

Have a great week!