” . . . And I will give them one heart, and put a new spirit within them. And I will take the heart of stone out of their flesh and give them a heart of flesh, that they may walk in My statutes and keep My ordinances and do them. Then they will be My people, and I shall be their God. But as for those whose hearts go after their detestable things and abominations, I will bring their conduct down on their heads,” declares the Lord God. (Ezekiel 11:19-21)
In the passage above, God is speaking to His Prophet Ezekiel. He gives us a look at what we have in store for us when we get to heaven!
God is actually speaking about His people in Israel and Judah. God, the Promise Keeper, proclaims that He will someday change their hearts of stone into ones of flesh. Further, He’ll give them the Holy Spirit! As a result, His people “may walk in My statutes and keep My ordinances and do them.” As for the people whose hearts are not with God, “I will bring their conduct down on their heads.”
This sounds like a great description of heaven. Of course, heaven will be open to both Jew and Gentile, whoever believes in Jesus. Try as we might, we’ll never be good enough to get there on our own. And when we do get there, we’ll have perfect hearts for God, and keep His commandments. What a glorious time that will be!