We don’t have to wait for heaven to receive Kingdom blessings now!

Christians have a sure hope of heaven. Because Jesus has paid for our sin and we have received his righteousness, we are children of God who will be with our Father forever.
That’s wonderful! But, some might ask, what’s in it for menow?
Though most Christians don’t ask this question in polite company, many have wondered. Aren’t there some tangible, present-time benefits of being a Christian? Or must we wait entirely for heaven?
We Have Left Our Home
Jesus addresses this matter with his disciples on the heels of his interaction with the rich ruler in Luke 18. The ruler wants todo somethingto inherit eternal life, and Jesus pokes his finger where it hurts.
When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come…
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