“And
it came to pass that the beggar (Lazarus) died, and was carried by angels into Father
Abraham’s bosom …” – Luke 16:22
From the scripture
above, it was evident that the first person seen by Lazarus in heaven was
Father Abraham. I have also read some books buttressing the fact that heaven is a tremendous place of possibility in such a
way that whatever you thought of, while you are yet conceiving it in your heart,
it will happen immediately.
A man said he was
really desirous to see Apostle Paul - who can be likened to a replica of a Boko
Haram leader today - when he got to heaven and just as we thinking of it, lo
and behold, the Apostle appeared. Another said he was desirous to see Moses, who was regarded as the meekest man in the
world at his time. Just as he was thinking, he also had the same experience
as Moses appeared right beside him! One of the most fascinating things I also
read is that everyone is young in Heaven. One of these men said he was
expecting that he will see an old man in Moses but was surprised to see a very
young man. People
don’t get old in heaven. Everyone is
everlastingly young! I believed that with all my heart because
the bible talks of a glorified body (1 Cor. 15:40, 44, 53).
This got me thinking
and the Holy Spirit asked me “Ayodele, when you get to heaven who you would
like to see first?” immediately, I started compiling my list and putting behind
the names the reason(s) for my choice. I picked 5 each from the Old Testament
and New Testament as follows:
NEW TESTAMENT
1. My Saviour &
Lord (Jesus Christ) – Who else would not only my humble self but every believer
desire to see FIRST if not the one who paid the price in FULL for us to be with
God forever in eternity. 1 Cor. 15:19 says if Christ only in this life we have
hope, we are of all men the most to be pitied. Am not a doubting Thomas but I want to see his
hole of the nails in his hands and legs, including where he was pierced, which
I read in another book is clearly evident as ever. Then I shall behold His
glory forever!
1.
The Thief on the
Cross – this story remains one of the most fascinating stories in the bible.
Who would have thought that a thief or call him an armed robber could make it
to heaven (Luke 23:32-43). It can only be possible with God! I see this as a lesson never to
write anyone off as not being worthy to make it. This should be a motivation
for every believer to keep sowing the seed of the word because we may not know
how God will eventually use it to harvest lost souls into the kingdom. Heaven
indeed shall be full of surprises!
2.
Lazarus – Who
would not want to see the man that was raised from the dead? Even in the time
of Christ, bible recorded that many came not to hear Jesus but to see Lazarus
whom he raised from the dead (John 12:9). I don’t
know about you but am as eager as anything to see this man!
3.
John the Baptist –
Why am I curious to see this man? It is simply because of the statement of
Jesus Christ in Matt. 11:11 that though he was one of the greatest born, but he
will be the least in the kingdom of God.
The question I will ask him is what crime he committed to warrant such a
position despite his legendary status as the fore runner of Jesus Christ.
4.
John the Beloved – The one I called the most ‘pampered’ Apostle. I will ask John what he did to
deserve so many privileges he ‘enjoyed’ more than every other apostle.
There was even a time Peter was jealous of this privilege position that he had
to ask Christ “What will this man do?” Jesus’ answer in John 21:22 was shocking to me! “... If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me". John is indeed a ‘favorite’ of the Lord!
Watch Out
for Part 2 of this series, which features saints from the Old Testament, coming shortly…
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