Secrets from Beyond The Grave

The answer was: I don't know! Most of the time I can at least give scriptures, a particular word, or a quote from a historical source to give at least some idea or direction or a logical speculation. Christ has flesh and bones, but no blood, as His blood was removed at the Crucifixion. Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom. Food was created for enjoyment and nourishment, and the blood is central in carrying the vitamins and nutrients into the organs of the body. Without blood and physical organs, the breakdown of the food is not necessary. However, how could a person eat without teeth, a mouth, and a stomach? Thus it is a mystery. As for the gold toilet, well . . . I won't go there! (Oh, the questions children can ask!) 4. Christ could be touched by His disciples (Luke 24:39). This may not seem significant, but Christ could be touched by His disciples. When I think about seeing my dearest loved ones or closest friends who have gone to be with the Lord, it would be sad if we could only see them in heaven, like a three-dimensional image, but never hug them. To me, heaven would not be complete if we only existed as a ghostly image that could communicate and yet never hug and hold someone's hand. I am aware that "in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage" (Matt. 22:30); however, I deeply love my wife of almost thirty years and enjoy hugging her and just holding her hand. I imagine that one day she and I will be able to walk though a beautiful section of heaven while holding hands and talking with some of the patriarchs and enjoying our children and family members. This may be the most remarkable aspect of eternal life with Christ. When we lose a companion to death who was in a redemptive covenant with Christ, the sadness overwhelms us and the sorrow continues for weeks. However, the thought of seeing that loved one again and spending eternity with him or her is the greatest comfort to a believer. This is why Paul wrote: For if the dead do not rise, then Christ is not risen. And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins! Then also those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable. --1 Corinthians 15:16-19 We as believers have so much to look forward to. I believe we will be amazed at how much God has hidden from us that will surprise us in heaven. Just imagine our arrival (Rev. 4-5) when we see God on the throne and the worshiping angels with the faces of a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle (Rev. 4:7-8). Then we will view the seraphim with six wings on each side of their backs flying above our heads. Imagine a floor of crystal like a giant ocean reflecting the light of God's glory and changing colors like the rainbow or the colors in a prism. Then, to see Christ Himself as He reaches for the seven-sealed scroll--just the thought of seeing these things is exciting! For a believer, the best is yet to come!