Hebrews 12:2

looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Looking unto Jesus; our hearts, our minds, every fiber of our being looking to Him who endured the cross, that final trial that brought Him into the joy of being in the presence of His Father. We have that same joy set before us as we endure and go through trying times on this earth we can rest in the promise of God for those of us who believe.

HEAVEN:
This is something that all of us who have received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior have to look forward to. We have a future and a hope, and no matter how crazy things get in this world, heaven is our final destination.

What is heaven? This could be summed quite simply, it’s God’s home, where His throne is. Matthew 6:9 & John 14:2-3

Who occupies heaven? The triune God (God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit), the redeem from all ages and angels.Rev. 4:1-3 & Rev. 7:9 & Rev. 4:4-6

How long will heaven last? Heaven will last forever and ever. Rev 5:13 & Matt. 25:46

What is heaven like? Well it’s better than earth. Phil. 1:23 & 2 Cor. 5:8

Heaven is also a place of…

No sorrow, pain, crying, or death. Rev 21:4

No curse and with plenty of purpose and no boredom. Rev 22:3

No darkness. Rev. 21:23, 25

No sickness, a place of final healing. Rev. 22:2

Perfect bodies. Phil. 3:21 & 1 Cor. 15:51-53

Glorification, we shall be like Him. 1 John 3:1-2

Many mansions. John 14:1-3

Worship. Rev. 21:3

Abundant life. Rev. 22:1-2

Overflowing joy. Psalms 16:11 & 1 Tim. 6:17

Grand reunion. 1 Thess. 4:13-18

Beauty. Rev. 21:18-21

Moral perfection. 1 Cor. 13:10 & 1 John 3:2

Rest. Rev. 14:13

Eternal rewards. 1 Cor. 3:12-14 & Rev. 22:12

Perfect knowledge. 1 Cor. 13:12

Indescribable glory. Romans 8:18

Seeing God face to face. 1 John 3:2 & Psalms 17:15

So you see? It is the joy that is set before us!