In times of grief, a view of heaven may help.  Here are three images of God that illustrate the comfort that awaits the children of God.

The prophet Isaiah’s view of heaven included a vision of God as a kingly figure sitting on a throne, with flowing robes filling the temple and angels surrounding him with praises of his holiness (Isaiah 6:1-3).  How amazing it must be to dwell in his presence.

The apostle Mark described the presence of Jesus with children: ^”And he took them in his arms and blessed them…” (Mark 10:16).  Jesus, as God among us, provided a glimpse of eternal heavenly compassion.

In my own mind, I like to imagine God as a loving father, sitting on his throne, with flowing robes billowing off of his shoulders and filing a heavenly temple.  I like to imagine all of his children sitting on his lap (it’s a big lap).  Our heavenly father looks down into the eyes of each one of us, in a way that fills our minds with amazement at his love and eternal provision for our souls.