40 Days of Heaven
#25 Glorified Body–Mature
by Jon Doud | Feb 15, 2023 | Devotionals
In the Christian culture, one of the fears of Heaven is not knowing what our final state will be. Let me encourage and excite you today with some Biblical evidence. God created the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, as mature adults with no defects or decay evident....
#26 Glorified Body-No Pain
by Jon Doud | Feb 14, 2023 | Devotionals
Our everyday lives are surrounded by pain. Whether we sit, stand, or sleep, every physical activity eventually causes us pain. Even if we do nothing and lay in bed, our muscles will stiffen--causing pain. To keep our muscles, limber and strong, we need to work...
#27 Glorified Body–Reflects
by Jon Doud | Feb 12, 2023 | Devotionals
Have you ever stayed home because you weren’t looking or feeling your best? Perhaps you were looking pale and radiating sickness. We’ve all had those days where we weren’t projecting our best. At the other end of the scale, I’m sure you can recall those times where...
#28 Glorified Body–Senses
by Jon Doud | Feb 11, 2023 | Devotionals
I typed this devotional on my laptop while wearing reading glasses. My close-up vision isn’t what it used to be. I’m sure you can relate in some way because so many of us have imperfect senses. Whether its birth defects, aging, an unfortunate accident, or an illness,...
#29 Heaven–Literal?
by Jon Doud | Feb 10, 2023 | Devotionals
When we read about Heaven and the New Jerusalem in the Bible it’s very easy to assume the descriptions aren’t literal-- gold streets, precious gem walls, gates made of pearl, a city that measures 1500 miles wide, long and high. These extravagant descriptions can seem...
#30 Not The Best World
by Jon Doud | Feb 6, 2023 | Devotionals
How many times have you purchased something believing it would bring you happiness? You thought, I must have this to be happy, and, if I don’t get it, I’ll be devastated forever! Our carnal flesh is a strange animal, isn’t it? It’s so absorbed with using and consuming...
#31 Knowledge
by Jon Doud | Feb 4, 2023 | Devotionals
No matter how much we learn, we’re never satisfied in knowledge. There is always something new and interesting to learn isn't there? Something deeper or something else. I’ll go out on a limb and say we typically learn something new every day. If we are satisfied about...
#32 Your Inheritance
by Jon Doud | Feb 3, 2023 | Devotionals
Have you ever received an inheritance? Are you looking forward to one? Some people know about their inheritances ahead of time. A father might show his son a classic automobile and promise it as an inheritance. A mother might show her daughter some precious jewels and...
#33 Our Pets In Eternity
by Jon Doud | Feb 2, 2023 | Devotionals
A common question many people have is whether or not they will see their beloved pets in Heaven/Eternity. The Bible answers that question indirectly in the affirmative. As a child, I was constantly finding hurt animals and bringing them home. I intrinsically had...
#34 Wonder
by Jon Doud | Feb 1, 2023 | Devotionals
Do you remember how simple things would fill you with wonder when you were a child? Remember what Christmas was like? Do you remember the first time you saw snow, the ocean, a high mountain, a beautiful landscape or myriads of stars on a particularly dark night?...
#35 The Past
by Jon Doud | Jan 31, 2023 | Devotionals
When I think of going back and changing the past, I believe the changes would give me a better today or a brighter future. We’ve all said things like; “If I could do it all over again, or, if I only knew then what I know now.” We express those ideas because we long to...
#36 Socially Awkward-Heaven
by Jon Doud | Jan 30, 2023 | Devotionals
Do you feel like you’re not skilled at meeting new people? Do you sometimes feel awkward in social settings? Don’t worry, there’s no social awkwardness in Heaven. “Ok, but how will I deal with so many “strangers” in Heaven,” you might ask? There will be no fear or...