- Bruce Sampson
- Apr 7
- 3 min read
Spiritual Concept: Heaven (wk. 2/13)
“Nothing changed from last week,” one of my clients told me during their monthly check-in. They had a habit of overanalyzing their weight, like many who focus solely on the number on the scale. In reality, their weight stayed the same, but our InBody scanner showed a decrease in body fat and an increase in muscle mass. That’s a huge win!
It reminds me of how often we fail to see beyond our circumstances. The world can feel discouraging—mental health struggles, broken homes, political unrest. Turn on the news or sit at a family gathering, and you're bound to hear about issues that seem unchanged for generations.
We chase financial freedom, career success, relationships, or physical perfection, only to realize that financial security was never a fixed amount, relationships can't fully satisfy, and gravity will eventually have its way with our bodies.
But have we stopped to ask: What about the things we don’t see? What if there are deeper indicators of hope that we’re missing? Colossians 3:1-2 says, "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth."
As believers, we weren’t created solely for this world. Our longing should be for where Christ is—in heaven. Here, everything fades—wealth, status, even our health. But our focus should be on what is imperishable, unshakable, and eternal.
Heaven is distinct because of God’s unending presence. On earth, we get glimpses—through salvation, through the Church, and through marriage, which reflects Christ’s union with His people. These foreshadow the ultimate reality: one day, heaven and earth will unite, and Christ will be forever with His bride, the Church.
But what’s just as striking about heaven is what we won't see. No sorrow. No pain. No more power in death. Heaven is the ultimate scale against which our lives should be measured. It reminds us that what we see now is not all there is.
One of the greatest threats to our faith is failing to keep an eternal perspective. Without it, we risk living as if this life is all there is. But what do our calendars, social media feeds, bank accounts, and relationships say about our view of heaven? Are we more focused on earthly success and comfort than on Christ’s mission?
A proper view of heaven transforms how we live. It shapes how we work, love, and make choices. Our lives today impact our eternity. Those who reject God will face separation from Him. But Jesus calls us to repentance, to examine our words, habits, and priorities. Just as there is a place where God is, there is a life we must leave behind to follow Him.
Jesus' sacrificial love on the cross echoes into eternity. We were never capable of escaping sin on our own. But through His death and resurrection, He removed our fear and secured our future with Him forever. So, as we live today, let us fix our eyes not just on what we see, but on the unseen—the eternal hope of heaven.
Questions for Reflection:
How has God shaped the legacy you’re leaving on earth?
Where do you struggle to keep an eternal perspective?
What are you most looking forward to about Heaven?