He didn't stay in the grave...

Here is a line from one of our favorite International House of Prayer (IHOP) musicians, speaking of Jesus...
"He's not a baby in the manger anymore,
He's not a broken man on the cross.
He didn't stay in the grave,
and He's not staying in heaven forever."

I really like this because so often I think as church-goers, we have an incomplete view of Jesus. Yes, he did come to earth as a baby and I am so glad he did. He experienced life as a human and now is a compassionate High Priest by the side of the Father. He did give his life in a gruesome and humiliating death to pay the penalty for the sins of every person in the world throughout all time! But he rose victoriously and returned to heaven. And now the Bible says he sits at the right hand of the Father interceding for us! But it also says he is sitting there waiting "til I make your enemies your footstool." (Ps 110) He will not stay there forever. The Bible is full of references of His return to the earth. YAY! He's not staying in Heaven forever. He will return as a victorious King and set all things right! He will rule with justice, truth and righteousness. Andthe whole earth will rejoice. I can't wait! Let's not get so captivated with this temporary life or this tent we live in that we miss this great news!