The idea of mansions in heaven is often derived from John 14:2, where Jesus says, "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have

“I heard about a mansion he has built for me in glory…” so goes the old hymn Victory in Jesus. The author, of course, heard about that mansion from the text of Scripture. In John 14:2 (KJV) we read:“In my Father’s house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.”But if you read from new translations the text reads, “In my Father’s house there are many rooms…” (emphasis mine). Why do modern translations take away our mansion? What does Jesus even mean in John 14 and how is this meant to be encouraging?Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Jon Lovette

“What no one ever saw or heard, what no one ever thought could happen, is the very thing God prepared for those who love him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9). Indeed, as a redeemed follower of Jesus Christ, y…

“What no one ever saw or heard, what no one ever thought could happen, is the very thing God prepared for those who love him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9). Indeed, as a redeemed follower of Jesus Christ, y…

John 14 KJV 14 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to pre…

In John 14:1-3 Jesus said to the believers in Christ, let not your heart be troubled, you believe in God, believe in me. In my father’s house there are many mansions, if its not so I will tel…

It is important that you not only read the promises of God but you learn to use these promises in your prayers when you are praying. Below are some of the bible verses about God's promises for when you need a reminder.

I've thought a lot about heaven this past year, maybe more than ever before. Losing a loved one will do that to you. Within a year of each other, both my dear sister-in-law and father-in-law left this world and passed through heaven's gates. Their stories were different, young and old, but they both loved Jesus with all their heart. And though the pain lingers, we know they're in a much better place. No more cancer, struggle, tears, or suffering. No more pain.Sometimes I've wished I could see how they are, that I could know what they're doing, or if they can look down on us. Over time, I've found that reading verses in God's Word and studying about heaven has soothed my heart and brought me hope.Here's truth for a world that often seems unfair: This world will pass away, it's not all we have. As believers, we know that death, cancer, accidents, sickness, addiction, none of those things hold the final sting. For Christ conquered death on the cross, and because of His gift, we have eternity to look forward to. We can be confident heaven is real, and full of hope, for that's where Jesus reigns.If you find yourself in a dark place right now, wondering about heaven, take heart. God knows the ache you carry. He understands the questions you have and the struggle to understand. He wants to remind us that there's glory ahead. As we look to what He is preparing for us, as believers, may it give us every ounce of strength we need now, to press on and boldly share the truth and light of Christ in a dark world.5 Promises from God's Word to Remind Us Heaven Is Real, and There's Hope Ahead:Image credit: ©Getty Images / ArtyFree