Heaven Is Rejoicing

"Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." (Luke 15:10 NKJV)

I wonder how much rejoicing took place in heaven this past Lord's Day? I'm convinced there was a fair bit.

Think of what took place - the Word of God went forth to nearly 200 hearers. The worship of God flew heavenward. The service of God was seen in the efforts of hundreds of hands and hearts. The witness of God spread. The name of God was glorified. The people of God were uplifted and encouraged and blessed.

It is always a humbling experience to see the way God's people pull together and serve at FBC. Old Fashioned Sunday was certainly no exception, as scores of people exercised their gifts and served the Lord. And every service, no matter how small it might seem, glorifies God and is seen in heaven:

"And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward." (Matthew 10:42 NKJV)

From those who decorated and set up to those who tore down and cleaned up (in the rain)... from those who ran for supplies to those who labored through the wee hours of the night roasting the pig and preparing the food... from those who cleaned and decorated the church to those who practiced and sang in the music service... to those who labored in prayer the last few Wednesday evenings... to ALL who served, in whatever capacity... I say praise God and thank you.

Only in eternity will the full impact of your service be known. But we can know this because the Bible says it - heaven is rejoicing. And for that, I say hallelujah.