Also see FAQ About Life and Death.
What does the Bible say regarding a saint who has gone on to heaven? Can they look down, or watch over family members here on earth?
Answer: The Bible is silent concerning saints in heaven being able to know what is going on, here on earth. Though vague, I believe the evidence is that those in heaven do not know what is going on here on earth. One thing that would seem to bear upon this is that heaven will be so wonderful and so completely different from out earthy existence that things that were important to us on earth such as family, friends, etc would not there be a great concern. Jesus said there will be no marriage in heaven, which indicates our relationship with our spouses and probably also those we love on earth will be different. We shall know them of course, but our affections and concerns will probably be changed. Mostly, it would seem we will be occupied with our Savior.