Paradise is a promise for us who believe. One of the criminals who was hung on a cross at the same time as Jesus recognized him as the King of Heaven. Jesus spoke the words of life to him, “Today you will be with Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43). The word paradise means refers to the Garden of Eden, where every need was provided, and Adam and Eve had only to tend to the garden and animals, and eat delicious fruit from trees. There were no wars, no tears, no lack, pristine beauty everywhere, and the ability to talk with God in the cool of the evening with no distractions. Heaven on earth sounds pretty good, and every politician preaches it, but it can only be accessed through the Spirit. So come to Jesus like the thief on the cross, acknowledge that Jesus is the Son of God, live free from sin, and go to Heaven when it is time. You will never be sorry that you gave this life up for that one, but you WILL be sorry if you don’t accept such an eternally good deal!!