A Glimpse of Heaven Concert
A Glimpse of Heaven: Finding Eternal Hope and Purpose Through Music and God’s Word
The “Glimpse of Heaven” concert, hosted by Dr. David Jeremiah and broadcast from the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, is a masterful blending of music and biblical teaching designed to provide comfort, hope, and an urgent call to prepare for eternity. This special presentation, featuring an amazing choir and orchestra, along with special guests like Sheila Walsh and Jordan Smith, articulates the reality of our heavenly home through song and scripture.
I. The Reality and Promise of Heaven
Dr. Jeremiah emphasizes that believers do not need to rely on secular imagination or look into the dome of a great cathedral to learn about heaven; they only need to look into the pages of the great book: the Bible.
Heaven is Real and Preparing for It is Necessary
The Bible reveals the mysteries of heaven, describing it in incredible detail from Genesis to Revelation. Key characteristics of our eternal home include:
- A celestial city with gates of pearl and streets of gold.
- Mansions prepared for each resident.
- A world without fear, war, crime, or hate.
- A place where there will be no more pain, suffering, sorrow, or death.
- A future without sad goodbyes.
The Lord Jesus Christ, who ascended to heaven, is currently preparing a place for believers and promised to return to receive them unto Himself. This reality requires anticipation and preparation. Heaven is a precious place that consoles amidst anxiety, anchors hope during sickness, and reminds believers of their coming wealth during poverty.
The End of Suffering and Pain
The promise of heaven serves as the ultimate anchor for those navigating the difficulties of life on Earth. The Bible assures us that the burdens and suffering of this place will be no more. Revelation 21:4 guarantees that God “will wipe away every tear from their eyes,” and there shall be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain, “for the former things have passed away”.
The thought of reuniting with loved ones who have gone before—a mother, father, child, or friend—provides immense comfort and anticipation, knowing that heaven is already a “heavily populated land filled with glorious residents”. The only scars in heaven will be “on the hands that hold you now”—those of the crucified Christ—signifying that all other wounds and brokenness will be erased.
II. The Exclusive Way to Eternal Life
The most critical message of the program addresses the fundamental question of how to reach heaven, a destination that fulfills the “longing of the human heart” and the “deep yearning for a better place” that is innate to human DNA.
Jesus is the Only Way
In response to Thomas’s doubt, Jesus declared the way to eternal life: “I am the way the truth and the life and no one comes to the father except through me”.
- The Way, the Truth, the Life: Jesus provides the way to heaven, the truth about getting there, and the sure hope of eternal life.
- The Free Gift: Salvation is a gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- Making the Reservation: The important thing is to receive God’s invitation by accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. God wants all listeners to be with Him, and it is not too late to make your reservation by putting your trust in Jesus Christ.
The program serves as a gateway to lead people to Christ, fulfilling the purpose that “This is why Jesus came”.
III. Worship and Anticipation for Eternity
The “Glimpse of Heaven” concert itself functions as a practice for the worship that will take place in heaven. The final chapters of the Bible, particularly Revelation 4 and 5, provide the two greatest chapters on worship in the whole Bible, transporting believers to witness celestial worship unfolding before the throne of God.
The Eternal Nature of Praise
In heaven, only one of the three integral parts of earthly worship will remain: praise.
- Preaching will be gone, and praying will be gone because believers will have everything they need.
- Heavenly worship will be a profoundly satisfying, high-energy, exuberant, and infinite opportunity to know our God.
- It will be continuous, righteous, vigorous, thundering, and magnificent, setting the atmosphere for the New Heaven and the New Earth.
The songs performed, such as “I Can Only Imagine,” captured the awe and anticipation of this eternal worship, questioning whether believers will dance, stand, or fall to their knees in God’s presence.