What joy and comfort fill the heart of someone who relies on Jesus alone. Yet, our understanding of Christ's value is always incomplete. We've only had a taste of the Lord's grace. While we know some of his goodness, we long to know more.

We've received the firstfruits of the Spirit, and they make us hunger for the full harvest of heaven. We groan as we wait for our adoption. Now, we're like Israel in the wilderness with just a cluster of grapes; soon we'll be in the vineyard. We see the manna now, but someday we'll feast on heaven's bread.

We're just beginning our spiritual education. Even if we've learned the alphabet, we can't yet read or write well. As someone said, "Five minutes in heaven will teach more than all the scholars on earth." Right now, we have many unfulfilled desires, but one day every wish will be satisfied, and our hearts will find joy in God's eternal world. Christian, imagine heaven a little early. Soon your trials will be over and your tears will dry.

You'll look with awe at the glory of the One on the throne. Even more, you'll sit with him. You'll share in his triumph, his crown, his joy, and his paradise. You'll be a co-heir with the One who inherits everything.