Heaven Roots in Earth

This is the way. Walk in it.
Lift your eyes beyond to see the glimpse of the hope of our true home.
Heaven roots in earth.
What we have here is not drastically different from New Creation. It will be familiar, yet newly fresh born with all the beauty of undying lands not touched by sin and corruption.

Here and now, we have to see through the shadows and darkness to catch a glimpse of the deep good that dwells within. Sometimes, it is right in front of us, but sometimes shadows can come and cast shadows over that which is good. When I begin to doubt or worry, the shadow comes in forms so familiar to me I hardly notice. Then I see myself in a mirror and notice the tense shoulders and the furrowed brow. Concern and worry can shrivel up a kind face. It takes great effort at times to push away that which draws into despair, and view with unclouded eyes the true meaning of an answer of task.

This is where we are. At this very moment. We are standing in the mud after the rain, but we do not see yet that the flowers are about to bloom and the grass is growing lush. An earthy scent rises and our eyes catch a glimpse of the new growth that came from the dirt-packed beginning.