"He hath, beclosed in Him, all Heavens, and all Joy and Bliss: and this was shewed .... I saw Him highly rejoice for the worshipful restoring that He will and shall bring His servant to by His plenteous grace."
Julian of Norwich (Ch. 51)
Heaven is in God. Heaven is found in Him, for being in Him in a total way, fully experiencing the bliss of His presence, is true Heaven! In His presence there is no pain, sorrow or fear; there is only love, joy, and bliss. He has within Himself all the joy and bliss that is possible to know. To see Him fully, know Him fully, experience Him fully, is the highest joy, the deepest bliss, that is possible! His joy is in knowing that He will and shall bring His servant (Adam, all humanity) to 'worshipful restoring' by His abundant, all-surpassing grace. He knows that all will end well for us all. He knows that we will all be home with Him enjoying perfect love and endless joy in His presence. He knows that Christ's work was sufficient and restored all to wholeness and glory, and that all will experience that. It will happen, it shall happen, it has already happened in the eternal will of God, and we shall all see and experience it! Christ has made this a 'sure thing,' and what a relief it is to know this story has a happy ending only God could dream up!
"For the grace of God has appeared, saving all."
Titus 2:11 (NABRE)
"For God had allowed us to know the secret of his plan, and it is this: he purposes in his sovereign will that all human history shall be consummated in Christ, that everything that exists in Heaven or earth shall find its perfection and fulfilment in him."
Ephesians 1:9-10 (PHILLIPS)
"God affirms us, making us a sure thing in Christ."
2 Corinthians 1:21 (MSG)
A Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for Your 'worshipful restoring' of us all!