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The term perfection conveys the concept of completeness and lacking nothing. If something is perfect, then it is whole. Therefore, how can heaven be considered perfect if some individuals are absent? Wouldn’t it be preferable if all our beloved ones were present there?
God is flawless « As for God, his way is perfect: The word of the LORD is tried: He is a buckler to all those that trust in him. », (Psalm 18:30). God’s abode is impeccable. The plan of salvation orchestrated by God is faultless. Within His flawless plan, He offers the righteousness of Christ to all who place their trust in Him. What fate awaits those who do not have faith in Christ? They are turning away from perfection, refusing God’s dwelling place, and rejecting God Himself. As stated in John 3:18, “Whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” Compelling individuals to believe, overlooking their sins, or bypassing Christ would undermine the perfection of heaven.
Upon our arrival in heaven, our perspective will be transformed. Our limited, earthly viewpoint will be supplanted by a sacred, celestial outlook. Referring to the eternal realm, Revelation 21:4 assures that God “will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Longing for our dear ones would likely be categorized as pain or mourning. It is possible that we will have no recollection or awareness of them at all. Perhaps we will comprehend how the absence of our loved ones glorifies God. “Now all we can see of God is like a cloudy picture in a mirror. Later we will see him face to face. We don’t know everything yet.”
For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. (1 Corinthians 13:12, CEV). In the meantime, we accept by faith that what God says about heaven is true and that we will experience perfection for all eternity.
For a brief description of eternity, see Revelation 21—22. Everything is made new; everything is splendid, glorious, and blessed. That will include us. Our bodies, souls, and spirits will be completely blessed. Sin will no longer be a factor, and our thoughts will be in agreement with God’s Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. (1 John 3:2). God has a plan to comfort His people Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. (Isaiah 40:1), to perfect His redeemed For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. (Hebrews 10:14), and to provide for them for all eternity Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. (Psalm 23:6).
Right now, our focus should not be on how we can enjoy heaven or the eternal state without all of our loved ones there; rather, we should focus on how we can point our loved ones to faith in Christ—so that they will be there.
