26a Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, …

27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

— Genesisn1:26a-27

For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!

— Romans 5:10

that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

— 2 Corinthians 5:19

For those whom He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, in order that He might be the firstborn among many brothers.

— Romans 8:29

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace, mercy and love from Christ to you.

Human hearts long for home. Heaven Is Home for Believers. Heaven is the perfect, eternal home God intended for His people. God created all His children in His image, with unique characteristics that reflect various aspects of His personality. The new heaven and new earth will be perfect for every inhabitant because God will make His home with His people and dwell among them.

Jesus is preparing a home for us far beyond our expectations and hopes. Eternal life with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit provides belonging, acceptance, and complete wholeness for each one of God’s children. Each believer will receive unending, unconditional love, without fear of loss, rejection, shame, or exposure. Home with Jesus provides ultimate relief, joy, and rest. Reunion and reconciliation await every believer. This eternal home means perfect relationships with everyone, as hearts overflow with love and appreciation for others, without hesitation and as naturally as breathing.