Imagine Heaven

For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. They were longing for a better country-a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. Hebrews 11:10, 16.

Here is an excerpt from “Imagine Heaven” by John Burke:

I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!”

And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal. 

We have lost another faithful member of our church, Ken Stading. It is a little easier to handle this loss when we hear about the dwelling-place he has prepared for us. “Imagine Heaven” tells us of many near-death experiences where people get a glimpse of heaven. There are many likenesses but there is always a great light and a wonderful welcome.

Prayer: Thank you Lord Jesus for coming at Christmas time, suffering for us, and saving us from our sins. Because of you, Jesus, we can look forward to seeing your Holy City. Please be with the Stading family at this time. Amen.

Sandra Hilsabeck