Saturday, February 28, 2015

Heaven: A Guide for Travelers by Marcelle Price

·       ·       Accommodations: Arrangements for first class accommodations have been made in advance. “In my Father’s house are many mansions…I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:2)
·       Passports: Persons seeking entry will not be permitted past the gates without having proper credentials and having their names registered with the ruling authorities.  “There shall in no wise enter into it anything that defileth…but they which are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.” (Revelation 21:27)
·       Departure Times: The exact date of departure has not been announced. Travelers are advised to be prepared to leave at short notice.  “It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in His power.” (Acts 1:7)
·       Tickets: Your ticket is a written pledge that guarantees your journey. It should be claimed and its promises kept firmly in hand.  “He that heareth My word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life.” (John 5:24)
·       Customs: Only one declaration is required when going through customs. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” (Romans 10:9)
·       Immigration: All passengers are classified as immigrants, since they are taking up residence in a new country. The quota is unlimited. “They desire a better country, that is, an heavenly…for He hath prepared for them a city.” (Hebrews 11:16)
·       Luggage: No luggage whatsoever can be taken. “We brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” (I Timothy 6:7)
·       Air Passage: Travelers going directly by air are advised to watch daily for indications of imminent departure. “We which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” (I Thessalonians 4:17)
·       Vaccination and Inoculation: Injections are not needed, as diseases are unknown at the destination. “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” (Revelation 21:4)
·       Currency: Supplies of currency may be forwarded ahead to wait the passenger arrival. Deposits should be as large as possible.  “Lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.” (Matthew 6:20)
·       Clothing: A complete and appropriate new wardrobe is provided. “He hath clothed me with garments of salvation. He hath covered me with the robe of righteousness.” (Isaiah 61:10)
·       Time Changes: Resetting of watches will not be necessary to adjust to any day/night schedule. “The city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof …there shall be no night there.” (Revelation 21:23, 25)
·       Reservations: Booking is now open. Apply at once. “Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2)
·       Coronation Ceremony: The highlight of the journey is the welcoming reception and coronation which await each new arrival. “There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love the appearing.” (2 Timothy 4:8)

v All verses are given in the King James Version.

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