Where Do We Go When We Die?

I have never fully understood where we go when we die. It is one of those deep questions that has always lingered in the back of my mind. Recently, I decided to look into it a bit deeper and I feel more confident with what I have discovered. I thought I would share it with you. What do you think?

 

Imagine your life as living in a house you love, full of memories, laughter, and life, but over time that house starts to wear out. One day, you move out; you leave the house behind.

That is a little like what happens when we die. Our body (the house) stays behind, but you (your soul, the real you) step straight into a beautiful new home, right into God’s presence.

 

Jesus said to the thief on the cross, “Today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43). That word today really struck me. It sounds immediate, does it not?

 

In that moment, you are safe, happy, and more alive than you have ever been, standing face to face with Jesus. There is no fear, no waiting, no wandering around lost. You are home with Him.

 

Paul also gives us this encouragement in 2 Corinthians 5:6–8:

“Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord… We would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.”

What a comfort to know that being “away from the body” means being “at home with the Lord.”

 

But that is not the end of the story!

 

God has promised something even greater. One day, Jesus will return to earth. When He does, He will not just gather our souls, He will also restore our bodies.

Our old, worn-out “house” will be made brand new, perfect, healthy, strong, and never to die again.

We will live forever in a perfect world, with God and His people, full of joy, love, and life.

 

The Bible paints a beautiful picture of that day in Revelation 21:3–4:

“Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them… He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.”

This points to the final future when God makes everything new after the resurrection.

 

And so, the story goes like this:

First, you go straight to Jesus.

Later, when He returns, everything is made new.

 

What an amazing hope we have.

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