ONE day in the Sunday-school, a teacher asked the scholars how many of them would like to go to heaven. In response all hands went up, without delay. Then the question was asked, “Why do you wish to go to heaven?” A moment’s hesitation, then A.’s hand was raised.
“Well, A., why do you wish to go to heaven?” the teacher asked. “Because Jesus is there,” was the thoughtful, but firm reply.
Could there, my dear young reader, have been a better or happier answer given? Let me beg you to ask yourself the question, honestly, “Why do I wish to go to heaven?”
Many desire to go to heaven simply to escape the miseries of hell. Others think it is a bright, happy place, and for this reason they would like to be there.
Others still are thinking of the reward they will receive; others of the glory. What is your thought? Do you, like dear A., want to go because Jesus is there? Oh, may it truly be so with you. Do you not know that heaven would not be heaven without Jesus! It is the presence of that blessed One that will make the light, and joy, and glory of that blessed place.
May He be so dear to your hearts that heaven for you will be to be with Jesus.
ML 05/10/1903