Jon was eight years old, and he and his father, mother, sister and brothers were going on a little vacation. They were going to visit Uncle Steve and Aunt Linda who loved these children very much and whom these children loved very much also.
On the trip to their house, which was over three hundred miles away, they stopped for other activities to make the trip interesting and fun for the children. They visited a zoo, stayed at a motel where there was a swimming pool and had picnic—all things that boys and girls like to do. While they were at their uncle and aunt’s house, they got to do more special things. They had more picnics, went on hikes, took a trip to a museum, and even had a birthday party for one of the children.
When the family got back home from their trip, Jon was telling his grandmother about the trip and all the wonderful things they had done and seen. She listened as he eagerly told her about each activity. Finally she asked, “Jon, what was the very best part of your whole trip?”
Jon thought for a moment and then answered, “The very best part was just enjoying Uncle Steve and Aunt Linda.”
What thoughtful words from a child. While there will be many, many things in heaven for us to enjoy, the very best part about being in heaven is going to be just enjoying Him — our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.
ML-11/11/2007