What Is Heaven’s Greatest Thrill?

Imagine seeing the Lord of the universe face to face.

“Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.”
—Revelation 21:3.

“You will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
—Psalm 16:11.

God Almighty promises to be our companion and tutor. What a joy to sit at His feet! Think what a musician might give to be able to spend a few moments with Beethoven or Mozart. Imagine how much a physicist would treasure the chance to sit down with Albert Einstein, or how much it would mean for a painter to talk with Michelangelo or Rembrandt.

But the redeemed will have an infinitely greater privilege. They will converse with the author of all music, science, and art. They will be on intimate terms with the greatest mind and deepest heart in the universe. And this relationship will overflow into worship.

“‘From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come and bow down before me,’ says the LORD.”
—Isaiah 66:23.

In the center of the heavenly city stands the great white throne of God. Encircled by an emerald rainbow, His face shines like a blazing sun. Below His feet a glassy sea extends in all directions. On this crystal surface reflecting God’s glory, the redeemed gather to pour out their exultant praise.

“And the ransomed of the LORD will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.”
—Isaiah 35:10.