Your Heavenly Home

Dr. Michael Youssef, Ph.D. Leading the Way

Before He was arrested and taken to be crucified, Jesus told His disciples, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

Read Revelation 7:13-17. Revelation tells us that God collects our tears, but He will also one day wipe them away. What does this mean? It means that every trial has a time limit. It means that when we arrive at our heavenly home, there will be a lot of nos. There will be no separation, no sin, no death, no mourning, no crying, no pain. There will be no cancer, no broken homes, no broken hearts, no hospitals, no funeral homes, and no grieving of any kind.

Read Revelation 21 and 22 and make a list of what you see. The climactic series of events in Revelation all leads to the unveiling of the place that Jesus has been preparing for us. Scripture says that the first heaven and earth will pass away as God makes way for the new heaven and the new earth—the domain of God, the eternal dwelling place of His people. Its capital city, the new Jerusalem, will descend out of heaven like “a bride beautifully dressed for her husband” (21:2). John’s vision describes in breathtaking detail the physical, literal place where believers in Christ will live forever. It will be 1,400 miles high, wide, and long. There will be no sun because the glory of God will give the city light. It will be the true church of all believers. And it will be breathtaking.

But the most important thing to know about our heavenly home is that there will be nothing to separate us from Jesus. We will see His face, and His name will be written on our foreheads. Our every longing will be satisfied in Him.

How does this beautiful vision of our future impact us today? The hope of heaven is one of the greatest expectations of our faith, enabling us to soar above the trials, pain, and temptations of this earthly life. When life gets you down, think of everlasting life in the face-to-face presence of the Lord Jesus. Think of the continuous refreshment that comes from the river of life. Don’t you long for this hope, this peace? It’s only found in Jesus. He stands at the door and knocks; will you open it?

Prayer: Father, thank You for the promise of an eternity with You. I surrender all my struggles to You today and rest in that promise. I will follow You and praise You as I wait for Your return. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children” (Revelation 21:6-7).

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About The Author

Dr. Michael Youssef, Ph.D.

Even before he was born, it is clear that God had a vision for Michael Youssef. His mother was in poor health when she became pregnant with Michael, and because his life was in danger at the time of birth, the doctor recommended terminating the pregnancy. An abortion was scheduled. But God intervened and sent the family pastor to reassure them that God was involved in this pregnancy. He told them not to be afraid and that the child would be "born to serve the Lord." Michael's parents accepted the pastor's message as a message from God and obeyed. His mother gave birth, and lived to see him give his life to the Lord at the age of sixteen.


Believing that God had called him out of Egypt, Michael sought an exit visa in a time in which no university student was allowed to have a passport or leave the country. God intervened again, and miraculously he managed to acquire a visa. He immigrated to Australia, where he studied at Moore Theological College in Sydney, was ordained as a pastor, and met Elizabeth who became his wife.


The Youssefs came to America in 1977, and in 1978 Michael received a master's degree in theology at Fuller Theological Seminary in California. Then he earned a doctorate in social anthropology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Michael served nearly ten years in the Haggai Institute, traveling around the world more than 32 times, teaching courses in evangelism and leadership. He rose to the position of Managing Director at the age of 31 years. The family settled in Atlanta, and in 1984, Michael became a citizen of the United States, making his dream of many years come true.


He founded The Church of The Apostles in 1987 with fewer than 40 adults with the mission of "Equipping the Saints and Searching for the Lost". The church has since grown to be a congregation of over 3,000 people today. This church has driven the international ministry of Leading the Way. While it is heard by millions at home and abroad, behind every message preached through radio waves, is the heart of a pastor, willing to nurture and care for these people. Clearly God has uniquely equipped Dr. Youssef to speak to a global audience. The path he has taken has given him an understanding and firm grasp of the Scriptures that transcend cultures. He preaches, teaches and calls with a sincere, based on the authority of the inerrant, inspired Word of God. With his personal knowledge of the Holy Land, its history and culture, Dr. Michael Youssef transmits life to listeners all over the world.

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