Greetings Saints and Friends,
​“Hey, Fred. Did you hear how Annabel made out in court?” “Yes. I went with her to the courthouse. The judge gave her seven years.” “Seven years! Are you sure that’s correct?” “Absolutely. That is the sentence the judge gave her. He said, ‘This town will not be overrun will Jay-walkers crossing the street wherever they see fit!’ She’s lucky, it’s just supervised probation. Each week, she must return to the scene of her crime. Go to the nearest intersection, cross the street, then call her probation officer and report in. And with all those cameras at nearly every intersection these days, her probation officer will know whether she crossed the street like she is supposed to do.” “Seven years – that’s gonna be tough on the wheels of her walker.” “Oh, it won’t be that bad. Besides, you know Annabel, she’ll have a few friends with her, rain or shine. And when the person in charge of activities where she lives finds out, it will probably be put on the calendar as an outing or day trip. Then, after she crosses the street, they can all go shopping or out for lunch and everyone can ride back together.” “Yea, but seven years?” “Annabel says she might not even be here that long.” “Is she planning on moving?” “It sure sounds like it. And she says many other people will be going with her. She has been talking about going home. That her citizenship is not here.” “I thought she had an accent. So there’s a whole group of them, huh?” “She said they will be gone for seven years, but then she’ll be coming back.” “This all sounds a little suspicious.” “Hello, everyone!” “Annabel! How are you? We were just talking about you and the sentence the judge gave you.” “Yes, Annabel. And we were just trying to figure out what you have been talking about, too. You know, about your not being a citizen here and your going away for seven years.” “Oh, gentlemen. That’s what I have been telling you for quite some time now. I’m glad something happened to get more of your attention. Would you like to know more about my home-going?” “Yes, we would!”
“Pretty soon, I am going to be leaving and going to my new home. The greatest Architect there has ever been has designed and is preparing the place. John 14:2
As a matter of fact, He will be the one to come get us when it’s all ready and it’s time to go.” John 14:3 “How many of you will be going?” “I don’t know the exact number, but I can tell you it will be quite a few. We’ve been assured, though, there will be plenty of room for everyone that is going.” “It just won’t be the same without you here, Annabel.” “That’s what I understand, gentlemen. Because of the number of us who are going, it will cause a number of serious disruptions everywhere. I sure would not want to be here after we go home!” “Annabel, where is home for you?” “That’s easy, gentlemen. Home is heaven, and Jesus is returning to take us there!” “How is He going to do that?” “In a most spectacular way. The Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And those who have died trusting in Jesus will rise first. Then the rest of us who are alive and trusting in Jesus will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And from that moment on, we will always be with Him. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 After we’re gone, in the midst of all the terrible chaos that will ensue, people will choose a leader they feel can help them. He will turn out to be a dictator of the worst kind. Millions of people will suffer and die because of him – and because of other events that will take place. Those of us who are home with Jesus enjoying heaven will return seven years later. Jesus will depose the tyrannical dictator. Then, for a thousand years, Jesus will rule the world in peace. There will be no wars, all people will have plenty to eat, and all animals and humans will be friends.” “Annabel, that sounds so wonderful! We would like to go with you to heaven for those seven years. Is that still possible at this late time?” “Yes, it is. But no one should put it off any longer because we don’t know when Jesus is coming. Anyone can sincerely tell Him from their heart: ‘Jesus, I’m a sinner. Thank You for paying for all of my sins when You died for them and rose again. I ask You to help me every day to live for You, until You come for me. Amen.’”