Ed Young Devotionals

Philippians 3:20 reminds us that our true citizenship is in heaven, and the deep longing we feel for belonging and wholeness is not a flaw but a sign we were made for more—calling us to live with eternal purpose even as we wait for our Savior to bring us home.

1 Corinthians 13:12 reminds us that while we now see ourselves and God dimly, a day is coming when we will see clearly—fully known, fully loved, and fully ourselves—restored into the truest version of who God created us to be.

Revelation 21:4 promises that God will one day wipe away every tear, replacing pain and loss with healing and wholeness—a hope that allows us to practice deep, lasting gratitude today, even in the midst of sorrow.

1 Corinthians 13:12 reminds us that while our understanding is limited now, a day is coming when we will see God clearly and be fully known—free from fear, shame, and misunderstanding—inviting us to live authentically today in light of that eternal promise.

John 14:2 reminds us that Jesus is preparing a real and personal home for us in the Father’s house—a place more solid and lasting than anything on earth—calling us to live with hope, purpose, and a deep sense of belonging even in life’s uncertainties.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds us that God has placed eternity in our hearts, and the longing we feel for something more—beyond success, experiences, or even joy—is a holy ache meant to lead us home to Him, reshaping how we live today with eternity in view.

Colossians 3:1–2 urges us to fix our hearts and minds on heaven, reminding us that our future with Christ should shape how we live now—with purpose, perspective, and hope. When eternity is our focus, even the ordinary becomes sacred, and our priorities shift from chasing the temporary to building what lasts forever.

Acts 7:55 shows us that heaven isn’t a distant place, but a present reality—close enough for Stephen to see Jesus standing to receive him, even in his suffering. This nearness of heaven invites us to live with courage, purpose, and hope, knowing that eternity is never far from our everyday moments.

John 15:11 reminds us that Jesus came to fill us with His own lasting joy—a joy not based on fleeting emotions or circumstances, but one that is complete, deeply rooted in His presence, and points us toward the unending celebration of heaven. Even now, we can glimpse that eternal joy in simple moments, living with hope and gratitude as we await its fullness.

1 Thessalonians 4:17 reminds us that heaven is not just about being with God, but also about restored, joy-filled relationships with others—free from fear, division, and pain. We were created for connection, and in eternity, that longing will be perfectly fulfilled in a community of love, belonging, and grace that never ends.

Genesis 2:15 reveals that purposeful work was part of God’s design from the beginning, showing us that heaven isn’t about endless rest, but about joyfully living out our God-given purpose without the burdens of sin, failure, or exhaustion. In eternity, we will thrive in meaningful, creative work that fully reflects who God made us to be, as worship and fulfillment forever.

John 15:11 reminds us that true joy is found not in fleeting pleasures, but in abiding in Jesus—His joy becomes ours, deep and unshakable, pointing our hearts toward the eternal fullness we were created for. This joy doesn’t deny sorrow but endures through it, offering hope, purpose, and a foretaste of heaven even now.