How High is Heaven

I was trying to take a midday nap when my inquisitive grandson said, “How high is Heaven Papa? I know it is up there far above my head.

Is it up there in the cloud? Does it shine just like a star?

Is it way beyond the moon? Is it really quite that far?”

What is it I could tell him? All I know is in the Book.

About streets of gold and trees of life, but I’ve never had a look.

I know that Grandma’s resting there in the arms of God.

I know she’s up there somewhere where only angels trod.

But how do I explain it to a bright eyed five-year-old?

That Heaven is even higher than we are able to behold.

Heaven is very, very far above, But close enough that we can feel the comfort of His love.

- Frank Watson