Heaven is both present and future.  As you walk along your life-path holding My hand, you are already in touch with  the essence of heaven: nearness to Me. You can also find many hints of heaven  along your pathway, because the earth is radiantly alive with My Presence.  Shimmering sunshine awakens your heart, gently reminding you of My brilliant  Light. Birds and flowers, trees and skies evoke praises to My holy Name. Keep  your eyes and ears fully open as you journey with Me.

At the end of your life-path is  an entrance to heaven. Only I know when you will reach that destination, but I  am preparing you for it each step of the way. The absolute certainty of your  heavenly home gives you Peace and Joy, to help you along your journey. You know  that you will reach your home in My perfect timing: not one moment too soon or  too late. Let the hope of heaven encourage you, as you walk along the path of  Life with Me.

But Christ has indeed been  raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since  death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.  For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in his own  turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to  him. —1 Corinthians  15:20–23