West
ANGELS ARE EVERYWHERE! For as far as the eye can see, there are too many of them to count. It is impossible to go very far in Heaven without seeing one. There are just so many. They like to talk, socialize, laugh and sing as they fly around you. They are the most amazing beings to watch as they enjoy showing off with amazing feats of acrobatics, speed maneuverabilities and sword skill talents. You feel like you could just watch the celestial spirits all day. Angels live in the celebration of life. They have a very unique culture.
You realize, not far away, relaxing by a pool of the bluest water lounges the Angel West amongst a tropical oasis.
When West notices you looking at him, he laughs; deep chested and booming. Like the other Angels, he had a ‘worry free’ nature. With no concern or thought of money, they’re satisfied with what little they do have because it is always enough. An admirable aspect of the Angel’s lives is that they’re not materialistic but more focused on the nature around them. Their culture involves all of the people around them.
“This is such a beautiful location. I expect God to come strolling by any moment,” you tell West.
“Where is God right now, you wonder? He is nearer to you than the air you breathe. You carry a piece of him within you. Search your heart. He is there.”
“I don’t have a heart anymore,” you tell him, referring to yourself in the spirit. “I’m not even sure what the meaning of my life was.”
“What is the meaning of your life? It would seem people exist on the earth with no concept of why they existed there at all. So many people feel they live such meaningless lives, able to keep very busy and give into heavy situations of stress with little to nothing to show for their efforts or their struggles. I know. Angels are paying attention. You know the things that are good by the fruit of good things. Look forward. Keep your head up and stay focused on good things.”
“My kids were the best part of my life, but at times even that was challenged,” you tell West.
“When you thought your kids would be the death of you, the Holy Spirit would whisper into your ear, “They are the punishment for all you put your parents through.”
You laugh with West as he leads you through a nature path. You then realize how well he knows his surroundings. He respects and honors the nature around him. You wave to other Angels passing by and they accept you as a member of their family. Observing the open areas of Angels you see how conservative they are. Using what is naturally provided to them, they don’t waste anything. For example, they could make necklaces out of plants and use them as food, decorations and many other things.
West looks like an imposing and menacing Angel, but he is also very approachable and friendly. He treats everyone like family.
Not only does the gorgeous world of Heaven have a wonderful culture of Angels, but it contains breathtaking surroundings. Heaven is known for having the most wildlife and wonderful flora and fauna. You also find Heaven hilarious, because many chickens and roosters wandered around. They clucked and pecked at the Angel’s heels.
Heaven has many great wildlife spirits in one big mix of indescribable scenery. The further you step into the silky white sands and swim in the clear blue water, you feel happy you never have to leave. With perfect temperature and many things to do, Heaven, always in pristine condition, remains waiting for you. A home where you belong after your days on earth have come to the end.
Starr
THE HEAVENLIEST THING about the garden of butterflies is that it exists here in Heaven. Amongst the exquisite trees and flowers, laying in a bed of thornless roses sleeps an Angel.
The Angel, Starr, slumbers as countless Butterflies flutter about and land upon her. Angels don’t actually sleep, but they are fascinated by this concept and because Starr’s wings are of the softest soft and the whitest white, she likes to wrap herself up in them.
“Starr!” you call to her. “Wake up!”
She does her best to act like she has awoken from a long deep sleep. Stretching, she reaches above her head. Blinking her eyes, she smiles at you. With luring eyes she gestures for you to approach her and you do. Her wings open wide and majestic. First she wraps her arms around you, then she wraps her wings around you and you realize you’ve never been held like this before. The warmth, so cozy and the Angel’s love, there is nothing else like it. You feel safe, secure and content.
Looking out from a fold within the feathered wings you watch the butterflies dancing with giddiness amongst the branches. Then Starr begins to tell you, “Angels are like butterflies in the wind. Some fly higher than others, sharing their color and light with others. Each one of us are different, special and beautiful in their own way. We are the wind when it whispers. Through the leaves we are a golden ray of sunshine warming you in an autumn breeze. We are each, a kiss of raindrops on your face. There has always been an Angel watching over you, even from the beginning. My love consists of a rainbow of emotions in light. Wherever you go, think of me.
“Let your light shine inside and out, let everyone see your crown. Now you can hear the higher voice that’s been calling you for so long. Now you see how important love is. Heaven is saturated with it.”
Today is a special day for you and Starr knows it. It is one year since the day you died and came to Heaven. Not your ‘Death Day,’ but rather your, ‘Dawn of Life Everlasting Day.’ This was the beginning of your first day of eternity.
As Starr sings for you, other Angels appear and a great celebration begins to take place.
“Congratulations on your Dawn of Life Everlasting Day.”
“Eternity welcomes you.”
“Congratulations on your Dawn of Life Everlasting Day.”
“May all good things come to you.”
“You finally made it to Heaven.”
“Death has no sting.”
The celebration was momentarily interrupted when an Angel flew past announcing; “Have you heard? A human on earth has solemnly committed their devotion to God through prayer!”
At this news the Angels burst into chorus with cheer, celebration, and rejoice.
Wilson
FLOATING THROUGH THE GREAT CITY of God, you happen to find many people assembling at a skateboard park. It looked like a skateboard park, except the skateboards had no wheels and could fly. Little feathered wings flapped at the back corners of the boards. Angels and human spirits enjoyed skating together. (or hovering to be exact.)
You see a group of them race down into the rolling hills of the deep bowls and their form is amazing. The only padding the skaters had was their armor of God. They would laugh and cheer before executing impossible stunts. With a show of maneuverability and skill they slap their hands and laugh some more.
When a group of skaters fly right out of the park like a flock of birds, you watch in awe as they go speeding down a road of gold.
Suddenly an Angel skateboarder approaches you. Handing you a flying skateboard of your own, he says, “Hey, pal, it’s me, Wilson. Let’s keep up with the others. This board’s for you. Come on!” His wings flare as he leaps into the air and rides his skateboard in pursuit of the others.
You hop up also and find it extremely easy to balance and ride your board. By wanting to keep up with Wilson, your board reacts to your will.
Skating with the group is so exhilarating and fun. They know exactly where the best places are to perform crazy feats. It was like the city of God was their personal obstacle course. Then Wilson signals you to follow him away from the group, so you do so.
Directing you into the center of the temple court of the living God. There, at the center of the court stands a large stone with water running out from a huge crack. The water runs down to a long brook that leads out of the City.
Then Wilson tells you, “This is the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. Eventually, on either side of this river you will find the Tree of Life, bearing twelve crops of f
ruit. It yields its fruit every month. Adam and Eve only tried a bite from one piece of fruit. Here, fill yourself to your full potential. Take a bite from any fruit you wish. In Heaven, such fruit of God is no longer forbidden.
“The leaves of the tree is for the healing of the nations. No longer will there be any curse.
“Let’s go say hi to God on his throne, then we can go to the corner sweet stand and get a slushy of milk and honey.”
“Milk and Honey?” You question.
“Sure, I’m just a kid and I do kid things. Besides, these slushies taste Heavenly. If it’s too weird to you, ask for a smoothie of fruit from the Tree of Life. There’s nothing like it on earth.” Wilson gleams with happiness.
“I never expected to see anything like this,” you tell Wilson.
He replies, “Jasper was blinded to the world, but able to see the things of God clearly. Suddenly, the important things that weren’t clear before become evident. You too can approach the throne of God. That’s the significance of the sacrifice He made on the cross. Follow me in and you too can reach out and touch His sceptre of righteousness.”
Heading into the inner court, where God’s throne is, you and Wilson are enveloped in his glorious light, power and love.
To be continued in
Jasper and the Shroud of Death