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Well, I was kinda thinking something like Firstborn888 mentioned, although perhaps I have a bit of a different take on it. I don't necessarily think God Himself is synonymous with His creation, but certainly I believe the utopia/paradise of Heaven is a reflection of who/what He is. Kinda like a manifestation of all His good and perfect characteristics, but separate from Himself.
City_boi, when you're in a relationship with someone, why are you in a relationship with them? Is it not, in great part, because of how it makes you feel and what you "get out of it"? I think that in experiencing all the utopian elements of the paradise, we will actually be enveloped in an expression of God. Wanting to experience peace, tranquility, ultimate love, security and acceptance are all desires for wanting to experience God Himself. Jesus said we can't even imagine in our hearts the things that God has waiting for those who love Him. Along with that, He stated there were many mansions in His Father's house, and that He was going to prepare a place for us. No matter what we are "doing" in Heaven, it will all be possible because of Him and I believe it will be "natural" for us to want to "go to Him" to offer Him our constant praise for creating such a joyous home for us. I honestly think God will delight in the very "childlike joy" that He sees in us as we "take in" all that He will freely want to give us.
I think that in experiencing all the utopian elements of the paradise, we will actually be enveloped in an expression of God. Wanting to experience peace, tranquility, ultimate love, security and acceptance are all desires for wanting to experience God Himself.
Is it wrong to want to go to Heaven more because of the perfect Utopia/Kingdom than because of being with God?????
Nope infact that is expected. We are not citizens of this world but tourists. We are to set our affections on high. The Apostle Paul couldn't wait for that day.
It's not that we want to go to heaven, it's that we want to be with Jesus. I heard a minister ask, the otherday. "Would you long to go to heaven knowing Jesus wasn't there"?
If Jesus was physically with me, I could live in the middle of of a swamp and suck mud for eternity. As it is though, He is offering much better accommodations.
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