“Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His saints.” Psalm 116:15

My mom has been growing increasingly frail with metastatic Basal Cell Carcinomas as well as advanced dementia and at the moment weighs probably around 36kg.

As we await her imminent death I’m reminded of a few things:

Heaven is actually preparing for her arrival.

There is no rush because the time was set at her conception.

There is also no rush to get her an entry ticket because her salvation has guaranteed her place there.

There is an eagerness in the angelic hosts because the beloved of the Lord is coming home soon.

As one prepares in advance for a special occasion – flowers, food, decorations or when a loved one comes home after a long time away there are clean sheets on the bed, fresh towels in the bathroom, scented soaps and body lotions next to the basins and candles next to the bed.

There is a joyous anticipation of the persons arrival and preparations are meticulous.

So I imagine it to be in Heaven as the arrivals of the souls of Gods beloved are eagerly awaited with glorious expectation. I imagine the animated discussions amongst the angels tasked with various preparations.

What we see from our perspective is the weariness of sick and dying bodies down here and for us death is a final and very sad goodbye. In Heaven it is as final but it is a very joyous hello.

The words “ Well done good and faithful servant. Enter into your rest” are the sweetest words we will ever hear. As I watch my moms physical demise, it’s the promise of that grand welcome into her promised Eternity that strangely enough causes my heart to soar. I know that final breath is coming soon and it’s with a deep peace and hope that I am able to release her down here to fly free up there.

In 1 Corinthians 2:9 it says :

“God has prepared things for those who love him that no eye has seen, or ear has heard, or that haven’t crossed the mind of any human being”.

One really can only imagine…Right now all I can picture is my moms look of pure awe and delight as she enters into this final and beautiful resting place knowing that whatever she dreamed of cannot compare in any way to the reality before her.

I can only imagine

What it will be like

When I walk by Your side

I can only imagine

What my eyes would see

When Your face is before me

I can only imagine

Yeah

Surrounded by Your glory

What will my heart feel?

Will I dance for You Jesus

Or in awe of You be still?

Will I stand in Your presence

Or to my knees, will I fall?

Will I sing hallelujah?

Will I be able to speak at all?

I can only imagine

I can only imagine

I can only imagine

When that day comes

And I find myself

Standing in the Son

I can only imagine

When all I will do

Is forever, forever worship You

I can only imagine, yeah

I can only imagine

Surrounded by Your glory

What will my heart feel?

Will I dance for you Jesus

Or in awe of You be still?

Will I stand in your presence

Or to my knees will I fall?

Will I sing hallelujah?

Will I be able to speak at all?

I can only imagine, yeah

I can only imagine

(Words by MERCY ME)

“Because I am righteous, I will see you. When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭17‬:‭15‬ ‭NLT‬‬