Will There Be Dancing In Heaven?
I’m not one for dancing on this side of death but I suppose I will
indeed do some dancing in heaven. In fact, I’m sure I will delight in the
glories of God by dancing.
It is true that dancing has gotten a bad rep through immorality and
immodesty and of course this dishonors God. But it is God who made us
to dance and our sinful nature that corrupted the dancing. The same way
that eating, drinking, praying, and other religious function can also be
corrupted.
This doesn’t mean that God did not ordain dancing. Instead God
ordained it to be a joyful experience. Throughout history, God’s people
have danced to the glory of God (Ecclesiastes 3:4; Jeremiah 31:12-14).
Miriam along with the women of Israel danced and sang praises to God
(Exodus 15:20-21). King David danced and celebrated before God (2
Samuel 6:16).
Needless to say this was all done on earth. How much more
joyfully will we celebrate and dance to the glory of God in Heaven? It
seems unimaginative that people will be so full of joy that it will be
impossible for them to stop glorifying God. But this is what man was
made for to glorify God and enjoy him forever. All those who are shy
and quiet now will constantly delight in the Lord.
It almost sounds like a non-reality because that much joy seems so
far fetch in the state that we are in. But in Heaven there will be joy
unspeakable and praise unspeakable. Each day the intensity of God’s
glory will be greater and greater and will result in more dancing and
praising. Behold the infinite God!
DwellingWithGod.com Will There Be Dancing In Heaven? By Jay Gheen