The Other Side

This one is a bit of a personal reflection. But I thought it might still be interesting. See, a while back, Audrey Assad released a single called The Other Side. And it was sweet and romantic, but also uniquely hopeful because of a dogma it presented. One I've been pondering a while now. So I did some research, which means you won't have to. Though it might still be puzzling.  But if you've got your thinking caps on, let's get into it!

       In the first verse, she talks about how new their love is, and the connection born of intimacy, but then explains her fear of finding and then losing this. Which leads to the chorus, talking about life's impermanence, but how she'll see him on the other side.

         Now, you might be remembering that Matthew 23 mentions the fact that in Heaven, they will neither give away or be given in marriage. But I don't believe that's what this is referring to. Rather, it assumes to understand the kindness of God. It's unlikely that He would allow people to be so closely bound, and then severed for the rest of eternity. Nothing about His mercy implies that kind of cruelty.

        Of course, this wouldn't hold true in every case. For example, if a spouse was physically or mentally abusive on earth,  then the freedom of paradise would grant relief from that relationship. I'm only looking at couples who were blessed with the beauty of a loving marriage ,as it was intended. Obviously, there would be no coitus, but it wouldn't be missed in Heavenly bliss. But I imagine a joyful, platonic companionship. Better, actually thanan American Gothic dream, as every need is provided for, and people can simply enjoy each other's company.

        Needless to say, this is not exactly scripture. In some ways, scripture would seem to be going the other way. But there are many things that we believe, simply based on how it seems. Nothing talks about how we should meet every Sunday, and do church suppers and potlucks regularly. Or that the first Christmas was in December. But if we can agree on these things out of convenience, we can definitely agree that the same Lord who brings us together wouldn't force us to leave that completely. I think that's just silly. So if you're hurting ,or missing somebody, then let this bring some peace.

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