Introduction: Thank God for another birthday! Especially…. PRAISE the LORD, considering the alternative…??? What do you think??? On second thought, that will not be too bad.

Someone has said, “You know you are getting older when somebody says, ‘I like your ALLIGATOR shoes!’ And, you do not have on any shoes!!” Someone has said, “You know your getting older when your KNEES buckle but your BELT won’t!” But aren’t you glad that our Lord has made provision with His GRACE even as we age gracefully. Speaking of growing older, have you ever heard that song, “WHAT A DAY THAT WILL BE?”

What a day that will be
When my Jesus I shall see
When I look upon His face
The One who saved me by His grace
When He takes me by the hand
And leads me to the Promised Land
What a day, glorious day that will be.

1. There is coming a Day… when no heartaches shall come! (Dan 12:1)

“1And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.”

A parallel passage can be found in Revelation Chapter 12. 

“7And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, 8And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.” (Rev 12:7, 8)

But listen to the words of the song……

There is coming a day
When no heartaches shall come
No more clouds in the sky
No more tears to dim the eye
All is peace forever more
On that happy golden shore
What a day, glorious day that will be!

2. There is coming a Day… when He takes me by the hand! (Dan 12:3, 4)

“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. 4But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.”

This seems to indicate, according to some Bible scholars and teachers, that there will be rewards at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Paul makes reference to this same thought.

“9For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?” (1Thess 2:19)

After the rapture of the Church, we will stand before Jesus Christ to give an account of our life….works, spiritual gifts.

“10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.” (2Cor 5:10)

3. There is coming a day… when I look upon His face, the one who saved me by His grace! (Dan 12:2)

“And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.”

After we are either resurrected from the dead (our bodies) at the rapture or are alive and “caught up” together in the clouds, we will enjoy being in the presence of the One who LOVED us and gave His all so that we might live eternally with Him in heaven (1Thess 4:13-18).

Conclusion: Finally, the thought of being with Jesus without any pain, sickness, stress, worries, or heartache, is very comforting.

• • • Ease your mind
    • Calm your heart
    • Bless your soul
    • Fill your cup
    • Light your fire
    • Open your eyes
    • Direct your steps
    • Fulfill your desires
    • Answer your questions
    • Settle your destination