Waiting for our highest joy!

August 02, 2026

Waiting for our highest joy!

A new day rose upon me. It was as if another sun had risen into the sky; the heavens were indescribably brighter, and the earth fairer; and that day has gone on brightening to the present hour. I have known the other joys of life, I suppose, as much as most men; I have known art and beauty, music and gladness; I have known friendship and love and family ties; but it is certain that till we see GOD in the world—GOD in the bright and boundless universe—we never know the highest joy. It is far more than if one were translated to a world a thousand times fairer than this; for that supreme and central Light of Infinite Love and Wisdom, shining over this world and all worlds, alone can show us how noble and beautiful, how fair and glorious they are.

—O. Dewey

Are you waiting for your highest joy? Are you making getting into Heaven your number one priority? What will it be like? Does this quote/poem above describe it some? We live in this world, a world dominated by earthly wants, material goods, things of this planet, of humans, who disappoint and hurt. Wants of this world, money, material goods, fleshly desires, none of this will compare to our highest joy of being in the presence of God. Do you want to get there? Will you follow His son Jesus, will you try your best to follow Him? To reflect, forgive, imitate, and love like Him? Will you turn from sin and hate? Will you trust in God? Will you believe in His promise of life eternal in Heaven with Jesus? If you want to be happy in this life, you need to count your blessings! You need to pray for others and the world. You need to stay positive, loving, and joyful in the Lord! While this world may bring some joy, peace, love, and contentment, our highest joy is yet to come in Heaven with our Maker!