after the last tear falls
In my wednesday morning prayer and theology group, we’ve been discussing the deity of Christ the past few weeks. This morning, while touching on the mystery of the incarnation, my pastor made a comment about the continual unfolding of the mystery of God even in heaven that got me thinking.
So often, people talk about getting to heaven and asking God all their questions, finally knowing all the answers, or seeing the big picture. (See Chris Rice’s “Questions for Heaven”)
But part of the wonder of heaven is that God will still be God. And although we will be perfected, we will not become God. I do think we’ll see more clearly and understand things we never thought we would, but understanding all the mysteries of God? That seems impossible. Maybe we’ll know all we need to know at each given moment (if time exists in heaven), but God will continue to reveal Himself to us over eternity. Since He himself is eternal, it will take that long.
October 13th, 2004 at 11:15 pm
When I read a similar idea in Jonathan Edwards years ago, I finally really wanted to go to heaven for the first time.
October 19th, 2004 at 9:54 pm
God alone is God, and may He ever be praised as such. The wonders and mysteries He has shown thus far are such a delight to meditate upon, that while eye has not seen nor ear heard, nor has it entered the mind what the Lord has for those who love Him, I too think this will be a slowly revealed process even in eternity rather than instantaneous gifting. And I never would want to know it All–that is for God alone–I can praise Him for eternity from what I learned in kindergarten sunday school.