Chapter One
(As a child)
Received by Jesus
Jesus stretches out His arms to receive me. As I run into them I discover Im a small child. He swings me around as if I am His own very special little girl. He puts me on His shoulders and carries me there as He walks along.
On the ground again, I look at what Im wearing. My dress is luminous white and frilly. How I love this lacy party dress with its white sash around my waist. Im dressed as I always imagined a princess would be. A coronet of tiny white rosebuds encircles my head. I am the Kings daughter!
I can hear the eagle calling in the sky and see heaven outstretched before me. Its an awesome place. I experience my dependence on Him as a child again.
I walk beside Him and look up to Him. He seems at least six feet tall. I feel so loved, so secure, and know He is everything.
All I want to do is dance, and so I do. My beautiful dress flows as I dance lovingly to Him. Freedom of movement! and the sense of pleasure in being dressed as the treasured child of the King. I cant help but love Him. I am holding on to Jesus hand, and I feel loved.
The Lion
He introduces me to the lion. Hes like Aslan, a larger than life lion with huge padded paws. His gorgeous loving eyes fix on me. I wrap my arms around his neck and bury my head in his mane.
Doves
A dove flies down. I stroke its feathers. As I release this plump white dove, a flock of doves fly from the grass in front of us. We all laugh with delight.
Jesus puts me on the lions back. Its big enough to take four children.
We go to this amazing city that shines like gold. Arriving at the city gates, I see that each gate is one solid pearl without defect. Theyre thick pearl, and so smooth much smoother than anything Ive touched on earth. And theres no coldness about them. They have a warmth of their own.
The Lord says, Put your ear to the gate. They sing. I hear their song!
The transparent gold streets here are like mirrors, reflecting light which penetrates to the depths. The light goes down and bounces back up.
All buildings here are beautiful. Their doors are coated with gems overlaid with transparent gold.
A river runs through the city. Fruit trees grow on either side.
Children are everywhere - and adults too. I hear their laughter and songs of praise.
A golden bridge stretches over the river. Beyond it I see vineyards, orchards in blossom, valleys filled with flowers, and snow capped mountains. The sound of laughter joy of heaven attracts me to the presence of the children. God is laughter.
Children run up to Jesus and take Him by the hand. He plays with them in the grass they enjoy the fun of rough and tumble, as a father does with his children. The young ones ride on the lions back.
Jesus picks the children up in His arms, strokes their cheeks, ruffles their hair, swings them around, and looks at them with such love and compassion.
They return the looks of love. He adores the children. They love every minute with Him. They are so dependent on Him. I feel that way too.
I see adults happily going about their tasks. Angels are always respectfully acknowledging the Lord with praise, when He walks by, and the people do too. He responds with tenderness and love.
Here there are many houses beautiful mansions. All are different. Quite a number seem to be two storied with marble walls, trimmed with gold, and decorated with patterned gems. Gems cover the walls of many homes.
I move through large pillared entrance ways into a mansion. We are walking over marbled floors, and I notice pure diamond chandeliers above me. Scotia boards in solid gold are patterned artistically.
Walls move apart to make outdoor living possible. Fragrance of heaven drifts through the homes. Indoor/outdoor flow as never before!
The furniture inside the mansions molds into our body shapes for pure comfort. I notice velvet furnishings in some homes. Theres such variety of drapes all are exquisitely fashioned, according to the taste of the occupants of these homes.
I take a look in the bedrooms. Beds are constructed perfectly for each persons comfort.
Bed coverings look amazingly beautiful.
I am aware that each home is different fitting those who live there, and that the Lord has specially designed each one. The most beautiful homes in this world do not come close to these ones. Also theres no dust here and the mansions stay clean!
Moving On
We are heading up the side of a hill... and everywhere in all directions, beauty! There is no dullness. We take in glorious breathtaking vistas. Little dancing streams are lined with flowers, blossoming shrubs, and trees. Deer stand there watching us go by. Doves effortlessly fly past as if in slow motion. Their flight is slow enough that we can touch their underbellies. Everywhere we hear the sound of birds, chirruping in full throated song, and humming bees. As well as that angels song is the backing to life here.
A pleasant light breeze blows and a beautiful golden glow lights the sky. It is the glory of the Lord. Totally white clouds are over us no shadows and no glare. No one is wearing sunglasses. Theyre not needed here. There is no dust on the roads. Sometimes theres a backdrop of intense rainbow colour in the sky. The variety of colour is amazing and the lights so intensely beautiful beyond words.
Its time to stop, though no one is tired or needing to rest. Theres no day, night or seasons here. We simply take time out to enjoy His creation from the top of the hill. An amazing palace is at the top. From here I look out on gorgeous parkland: flowers and colour are everywhere.
We go inside through wide-open large doors trimmed with gold. In the foyer area there are velvet seats. Into a very large room with a white glassy marble floor. All the walls of the room are lined with many sparkling gems. Theres a golden stage with a throne in the middle of it.
To one side there is a large table with a book on it. I think to myself, That must be the Book of Life.
Its a huge book and it is open. It is as if a breeze slowly but constantly turns the pages.
The light inside is glorious, intensely radiating colours. Gems of all hues are everywhere. They light up the room. Glorious light dances round the room, and light gleams and glows from Jesus Himself. Everything glistens in the light. Windows look as if they are made of crystal.
The Lord Jesus takes his place on the throne. A crown of gold is on His head. He is wearing His golden royal robes. His clothes are soft, fragrant, and beautiful. The train from His robe is spread out and perfectly arranged. There are no creases at all! It flows down the steps right into the palace.
The Scripture comes to mind:
I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted,
with the train of His robe filling the temple
Is 6:1
Many angels are constantly face-down before Him. They never look at Him once.
Many other angels are present some with wings, some without. Their brilliant white clothes, trimmed with gold shine and gleam. The room appears to be filled with angels. Some surround the Book as if to protect it. Also, distinguished looking people are in the room.
The Lord Jesus takes me on his knee on the throne! Beside the large throne there are smaller thrones. He seats me next to him on one of these. My feet dont touch the floor because I am little. After a while I sit at his feet and snuggle in real close, whilst watching the angels come and go.
One angel approaches the Lord. This mighty angel with authority bows and acknowledges the Lord. He turns and looks at me and gives a huge broad smile. His white hair reaches down to his ears. He is dressed in white and has a pure complexion. I have done what you requested my Lord, he says, and leaves.