Do you think people in Heaven are able to see us?

Question

I sure hope so. My cousin saw my grandmother when her father( my grandmothers son )was dying. She saw her kissing him right before he passed away. It was touching.

Answer 1

The answer is yes, at least to some extent:

1. The martyrs in heaven appear to know what is still happening on earth (Rev. 6:9-11).

2. When Babylon is brought down, an angel points to events happening on earth and says, "Rejoice over her, O heaven! Rejoice, saints and apostles and prophets! God has judged her for the way she treated you" (Rev. 18:20). Since he specifically addresses them, the clear implication is that the saints in heaven are watching and listening to what is happening on earth.

3. There is "the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting Hallelujah" and praising God for specific events of judgment that have just taken place on earth (Rev. 19:1-5). Again, the saints in heaven are clearly observing what is happening on earth.

4. When heaven's saints return with Christ to set up his millennial kingdom (Rev. 19:11-14), it seems strange to think they would have been ignorant of the culmination of human history taking place on earth. The picture of saints in heaven blissfully unaware of what is transpiring on earth, where God and his angels (and they themselves) are about to return for the ultimate battle in the history of the universe, after which Christ will be crowned king, contradicts clear indications in the context. But even apart from such indications, this notion of heavenly ignorance seems ludicrous.

5. When brought back to earth from heaven (in a surprise move done by God when the witch of Endor and Saul wrongly called upon Samuel's spirit to visit them), Samuel was aware of what Saul had been doing and what he'd failed to do on earth (1 Sam. 28:18). Unless he was specially "briefed" on this, it follows he must have been already aware of it.

6. When called from heaven to the transfiguration on earth, Moses and Elijah talked with Jesus about his death which would soon happen in Jerusalem (Luke 9:31). They seemed fully aware of the context they stepped into, of what was currently transpiring on earth. (And clearly, they would go back to heaven remembering what they'd discussed with their Creator and Savior.)

7. Hebrews 12:1 tells us to "run the race marked out for us," creating the mental picture of the Greek competitions which were watched intently by throngs of engrossed fans, sitting high up in the ancient stadiums. The "great cloud of witnesses" he speaks of are clearly the saints who've gone before us, whose accomplishments (some of them recorded in the previous chapter) on the playing field are now past. The imagery seems to suggest those saints, the spiritual "athletes" of old, are now watching us and cheering us on from the stands of heaven. (The witnesses are said to "surround" us, not merely to have preceded us.)

8. The unfolding drama of redemption, awaiting Christ's return, is currently happening on earth. Earth is center court, center stage, awaiting the consummation of Christ's return and the setting up of his kingdom. Logically, this seems a compelling reason to think those in heaven might see what is happening on earth. If in heaven we will be concerned with what God is concerned with, and his focus is on the spiritual battle on earth, why would we not witness his works there?

9. Christ, in heaven, watches closely what transpires on earth, especially in the lives of God's people (Rev. 2-3). If the Sovereign God's attentions are on earth, why wouldn't those of his heavenly subjects be? When a great war is transpiring, is anyone in the home country uninformed and unaware of it? When a great drama is taking place, do those who know the writer, producer, and cast—and have great interest in the outcome—refrain from watching?

10. Angels saw Christ on earth (1 Tim. 3:16). There are clear indications angels know what is happening on earth (Luke 1:26; 1 Cor. 11:10). If angels, why not saints? Don't the people of God in heaven have as much vested interest in the spiritual events happening on earth as angels do? Wouldn't the body and bride of Christ in heaven be expected to be intensely interested about the rest of the body and bride of Christ now living on earth?

11. Abraham and Lazarus saw the rich man's agonies in hell (Luke 16:23-26). If it is possible, at least in some cases, to see hell from heaven, why would people be unable to see earth from heaven?

12. Christ said, "There will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine who do not need to" (Luke 15:7). Similarly, "there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents" (Luke 15:10). Who is doing this rejoicing in heaven, in the presence of angels? Doesn't it logically include the saints in heaven, who would most appreciate the joy and wonder of human conversion? (If they rejoice over conversions happening on earth, then obviously they must be aware of what is happening on earth.)

Answer 2

Things are not as they seem all the time....the chemical
changes a body is going through while life is leaving will
cause things to appear as the dying person would want
to see. Heaven and hell are real places...but the ressurection
has to take place first before anyone will be there...if people were already there, why would the ressurection be needed?

Answer 3

I STUDIED THIS With a Passion when my Husband Passed Away. And Yes, according to Scripture they do see us from a Balcony and "CHEER" us on. Also they Converse With God about Us. ( When God revealed this to me, I Was A Changed Person) And I Believe It With all my Heart. Saints in Heaven Observe Us On Earth With complete Knowledge and eager Interest. Hebrews I2: I, 2. + + + Luke I5: 7 and I0. + + + and Rev. 6: 9, I0

Answer 4

The Bible does not specifically say whether people can look down on us who are still on the earth. It is highly likely that they cannot. Why? One, they would sometimes witness us sinning. Two, they would sometimes see things that would cause them grief. Three, people in heaven are so occupied with worshipping God and enjoying the glories of Heaven that they truly have no interest in what is happening here on earth. The very fact that they are free from sin, in heaven, and in God’s presence is enough for them to be happy. While it is possible that God allows people in heaven to look down upon their loved ones, the Bible gives us no reason to believe this actually occurs.

Answer 5

I don't believe we go to heaven at the time of our death.I believe Heaven will be a finale stopping place after the time of the Rapture.When Jesus will return for all true Christians.Whether they have been gone for a moment or have lied sleeping for hundreds of years.It is then I believe he will take us all to his Kingdom of God to live with him in peace forever.I do however believe we all have Guardian angels with us.And what better person to be our angel then someone who knew and loved us.

Answer 6

Many cultures believe the spirits of our ancestors watch over us. Christains refer to that as "guardian angels". Paranormal investigation has yielded proof of miracles and benevolent spirits so I'd say there is a pretty good chance.

Answer 7

hmm maybe. What I can say is that vision can only be experienced by a body that can perceive light. A spirit does not have the mechanisms (brain, eyes, body) to perceive light, so how could it see us? The next question would be, can a spirit enter our body to make us see something we normally would not have seen?

Answer 8

They shouldn't lean too far over the ramps, bad for the back and they have a chance of falling over and landing on a guy.

Answer 9

I saw ronald mc donald once kissing the hamburglar on the cheek. I thought it was the most wonderful sight.

Answer 10

I do think so. My parents witnessed a touching death of a friend. She had cancer cells in her stomache, liver, and upper large intestines. so they went to take parts of them out and said she had a slim chance to live. they said on her death bed, she was at ease and believed Mary(jesus' mom) personaly took her up. they are very christian. it sounded beutiful.

Answer 11

God works in ways that are wonders. So yes he probably allows them to see us