What does the Bible say about our desire to be with the Lord?
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The Bible teaches that believers have a deep longing to be with the Lord, rooted in the promise of eternal life.
The longing for believers to be with the Lord is highlighted in 2 Corinthians 5:5-10, where Paul expresses an earnest desire to be clothed with a heavenly dwelling. This desire is not merely a wish to escape the earthly body but a deep yearning to be present with Christ in His eternal kingdom. The Apostle assures us that this desire is instilled in believers by God Himself, who has 'wrought us for the selfsame thing' and given us the earnest of His Spirit. This hope and longing reflect a believer's faith in the promise of eternal life and the transformation that awaits them in glory.
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