When I look at this it makes me want to laugh, the joy on this kids face is the best! I see excitement, anticipation, freedom and bliss. You might not see that…you might just see the fact that this kid probably has an irresponsible parent throwing him 6 feet in the air. 

That’s ok too. You’re still loved.

 This picture reminds me of a old hymn. Think that’s kind of weird? Let me disambiguate that for you!  

  

I'll Fly Away

Some glad morning when this life is o'er,
I'll fly away.
To a home on God's celestial shore,
I'll fly away.

I'll fly away, O Glory, I'll fly away.
When I die, Hallelujah, bye and bye,
I'll fly away.

When the shadows of this life have flown,
I'll fly away.
Like a bird thrown, driven by the storm,
I'll fly away.

Just a few more weary days and then,
I'll fly away.
To a land where joy shall never end,
I'll fly away.

When I hear this song it brings me back to “excitement, anticipation, freedom and bliss.” That is what we should have as we look forward to the coming of our King. I’ve been thinking on eternity and it is a wonderful thing to ponder.  A place where joys shall never end. My mind can't even start to comprehend unending joy! The thought that one day I get to be in the presence of MY Jesus. Oh man, I feel like the kid in the picture! It brings freedom to my heart! It brings me to a place of no worries, no cares…only desiring the company of my Redeemer. 

“He who testifies to these things says, Yes, I am coming soon. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus." Revelation 22:20