I dont believe that desiring singleness in heaven means that someone is selfish as someone else suggested in this thread nor do i believe that desiring a mate in heaven is putting Jesus second. We don't know what people may have gone through here that might make them long for some "alone' time - were they mistreated my their spouses or boyfriends, cheated on, abused by opposite sex parent....or maybe they have hermit like personalities and just are more introspective. On the other hand for those that do wish for "companions" God created everything around us - I think it gives Him pleasure that we enjoy what is good. I wouldn't judge someones love of God base don their desire one way or the other for special relationships in Heaven. :o)

But either way we are thinking about something that will make sense only when in heaven. If there are sexual or special relationships there we can't comprehend that at this point b/c our only reference is marriage on earth and our current bodily state.

Also just wondering why ODIN is posted here to the right side of the forum? Do you all put a lot o stock in his visions of heaven? Im just not so sure. I didn't love his vision of heaven - and i read another that was recommended here by some woman and I didn't like hers either and it was slightly off theologically - slightly but that always ruins it for me.

I think I have to stick to Johns visions and then enjoy our speculative conversations!!!

I was thinking the other day about how some of our loved ones really want to occupy a large portion of our time.

Imagine hearing this one day:

"I know I haven't been around much in the past millennium, and I'd like to stop by soon, but I sort of agreed to meet John the Baptist right now; he's going to show me what living in the wilderness was like."

It's a whimsical example (sorry!), and I really don't think it's going to be anything like that. But in this earthly existence I'm not sure why it wouldn't be. I'm eager to find out what it's really going to be. : )

Okay Ill check out what people have had to say about Odin- I have just here heard about him.

I really love design, so his vision of having only one outfit in heaven bugged me,....altho I am down with the sparkly jewels that were attached...hahaha if you need clothes or shoes or accessories - i hope I can design them for you there.... ;o)

And David - doesn't sound ridic at all - I think it will be so CRAZY to meet people who lived in completely different times - I really want to hear from Noah and about all this crazy lost civilizations and the design and technology that existed then and in general how things went so downhill.....

Hi Everyone, i recently had a dream from Our Lord and in that dream i saw Him returning to rapture His Bride. As Jesus got nearer to me (in my dream) i called out, 'Jesus is returning', then i yelled at my husband to wake up as Jesus was returning and Jesus called out to me and said 'He Is Not Your Husband'. This dream is listed on Dream and Vision's page under the heading of Sign of Jesus's Return.
The point i am making is that i agree with Becka and that our relationship in Heaven with Our Lord(not carnal, like on earth) will be enough for us all, like The Angels. It is hard for us all to imagine, because we are thinking with a limited human viewpoint...all i can say is wait till you get to HEAVEN!!!

PEACE AND BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL.

I love the different thoughts from everyone...

W & W wrote: The worldly order of husband, wives and children will pass away.

Becka wrote: I only want Christ. No man to take care of, just Christ to take care of me.

NJ City Bound wrote: I don't want to hang out with same person for eternity - AACK!

Bama Girl wrote: My husband and I have really worked hard at our marriage and I am really looking forward to eternity with my best friend.YUM not yuck

David R wrote: What's difficult to envision is how things get worked out for eternity, whether one-time couples continue as special items without being wed to each other (hand-in-hand forever?), or if they shake hands and say, "Thank you for a lovely life on earth together. See you around!"

Only Jesus Saves wrote: No marriage, no sexual companionship, no nothing. We are the bride of Yeshua.

Terrible Swift Sword wrote: I cannot even imagine what Heaven will be like.

Ohodijia wrote: Soooo, when we are in heaven that intimacy will be fully felt. No one will need to get married to anyone else but the Lord. Human marriage will have served its purpose. Man will not be alone--we will have our mate, Jesus.

Heart & Soul wrote: I agree that heaven is a continuation of what we're accustomed to....only better

I personally have my own ideas from both biblical study and personal alone times with, and assurances from the Lord.

BRAVO, BRAVO Rich E that was very good. You are right there is no marriage in Heaven as we know it here. But there is the marriage supper of the Lamb, don’t forget!! And that is certainly not like earthly marriage.

The earthly covenant of marriage is till death do us part. If a partner dies, the spouse is free both legally by man's law, and God's law to marry again. If a person on earth can have more than one spouse because of death, then surely after death when we get to Heaven, God knows who the perfect companion is for us, because He is the one who created you to be one. So everyone who is married on earth is not necessarily married to their covenant companion. Many people remarry after the death of a spouse, meaning they have had two spouses, but in Heaven they only have one companion. God created you and knows you best, and knows who He created to be your perfect companion. In Heaven all will be made right. I hope that gives you encouragement.

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Here is a quote from my Dad, Oden Hetrick:

Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord.” I Corinthians 11:11

“But THE CHIIDREN (men and women) OF THE RESURRECTION ... DO NOT DIE."

(Covenant companions) are eternal, spiritual beings like angels. Only they are more than angels. They are sons and daughters of God. Jesus did not cancel companionship in Heaven, He is simply explaining that resurrected beings who do not die, do not reproduce. And just like the tabernacle was a copy of the true, so earthly marriage foreshadows a future, permanent, greater union in Heaven between spiritual beings, feminine and masculine.

MAN'S DEEPEST NEED IS FOR GOD, AND HIS DEEPEST DESIRE IS FOR A COMPANION.

Yes, it will be the utmost joy to be in communion with our Beloved Savior in Heaven all the time. The Spirit controls everything in Heaven that is why it is such a peaceful joyful place. We will not have the earthly cares and sorrows, disagreements and shortcomings to deal with up there, like we have in earthly relationships. You will not have to take care of anyone, Yahshua does all that in Heaven. And the intimacies in Heaven are infinitely more satisfying and glorious than anything on earth.

Heart and Soul » So, if there ARE relationships after the resurrection, could it be someone who was created for us from the very beginning? Maybe. If the companions were made by God then there would be no need for a marriage. A union NOT made for a physical relationship, but as a companion in serving Him.

Heart and Soul --- very very good way to put it

Thank you Terrence for putting the link for more detailed answers. And BTW I knew my Dad very well and know His visions are true!!!

Rich E » I know people will say the love of God will overshadow all of our current earthly feelings, but like the law, which Christ came to fulfill and not replace, I don't believe God will take away anything but the sorrow and pain and will only add to what we experience now.

In Mark 10:6-8 Jesus says: "But from the beginning of the creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh so then they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.” God joined Adam & Eve; they weren't married or given in marriage. And for anyone thinking it, becoming one flesh has nothing to do with sex.

Bravo again Rich E

admin » The way I see it: if Yahweh does indeed have someone intended for us as a companion for all eternity, it will likely be one He created specifically to match all of our needs & perfectly compliment our giftings. It may or may not be the one we chose on earth.

perfect way to put it!!!

Rich E » The oneness that Jesus prayed for in John, goes well past the intimacy of a man-woman relationship. Since there is no other thing on earth, God relates it to marriage. It's an impossible thing to comprehend here on earth. I believe God used the term "Bride of Christ", because that is the maximum form of intimacy we know. What other better celebration is there but a marriage banquet.

sounds like a good explanation to me.

Concerning bodies in Heaven

I Cor 15:49-53 says this mortal must put on immortality, and this corruptible must put on incorruption. Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God.

We will have a glorified body like Yahshua, and He could walk thru walls!!!! What other exciting things will we be able to do up there!! Oh well if you don't think walking thru walls is exciting, I'm sure Yahshua will have something just for you!!!:) :)[/quote]

And just for the record NJ city bound -- I assure you we do have more than one garment in Heaven! Just exactly to suit your taste.

Great words Rapture Faith. Bless your heart!

Love & blessings...Tender Reed