There is a Man in Heaven
E.A. Johnston passionately proclaims the intimate and redemptive relationship believers have with Jesus Christ, the glorified man in heaven who intercedes and loves them personally.
In this heartfelt devotional sermon, E.A. Johnston invites listeners to recognize and cherish the personal relationship they have with Jesus Christ, the glorified man in heaven. Drawing from 1 Timothy 2:5, Johnston emphasizes Jesus as the mediator who loves, intercedes, and redeems believers. Through poetic and intimate language, he encourages believers to find hope and assurance in Christ’s ongoing presence and sacrifice.
Full Transcript
In 1 Timothy 2 5 we read, for there is one God and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus. The title of my poem this evening friends is There is a Man in Heaven. There is a man in heaven whom I recognize and when I see him face to face I look him in the eye and say my redeemer, lover of my soul.
There is a man in heaven. He's waiting there for me. A glorified man with nail prints in his hands.
He has those nail prints because of me. He died for me. There is a man in heaven.
Jesus is his name. I long to be with him, to love him, to hug him, to fall before him. All glory to his name.
There is a man in heaven praying there for me. He tells me I am his own. He lifts me up when I fall down.
He's a faithful friend to me. There is a man in heaven exalted on a throne. He sits at the right hand of the father and he earned that right by way of a bloody cross dying for his own.
There is a man in heaven who knows me by my name. He called me by his love and washed me in his blood. Yes, there is a man in heaven.
Jesus is his name.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Identity of the Man in Heaven
- Jesus Christ as the mediator between God and man
- Recognition of Jesus as Redeemer and Lover of the soul
- The significance of His nail-pierced hands
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II. The Relationship with the Man in Heaven
- Jesus’ personal love and sacrifice for believers
- His intercession and prayers on behalf of believers
- The assurance of being known and called by name
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III. The Exaltation of the Man in Heaven
- Jesus seated at the right hand of the Father
- His glory earned through the cross
- The hope and longing to be with Him
Key Quotes
“There is a man in heaven whom I recognize and when I see him face to face I look him in the eye and say my redeemer, lover of my soul.” — E.A. Johnston
“There is a man in heaven praying there for me. He tells me I am his own. He lifts me up when I fall down.” — E.A. Johnston
“There is a man in heaven exalted on a throne. He sits at the right hand of the father and he earned that right by way of a bloody cross dying for his own.” — E.A. Johnston
Application Points
- Remember that Jesus personally knows and loves you, offering comfort and strength in times of need.
- Trust in Jesus as your mediator who intercedes for you before God.
- Live with the hope and assurance of Jesus’ exaltation and ongoing presence in heaven.