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Sunday, May 20
Some years ago, the Lord showed me a vision of a beautiful,
grassy mountain with plateaus at different levels up the mountain. I saw people
filling each level, as many stood around talking to each other.
Some people climbed the stairs that ascended up the
mountain. The steps at the bottom were steeper and harder to climb; the closer
to the top, the smaller and easier to climb they became. The stairs were
concrete-hard with a golden handrail up the middle.
As some climbed up the stairs, they yet went backwards, not
even realizing it. All kinds of people filled the top of mountain: short, tall,
young, old, children. Adults held babies as they stood looking at the beautiful
glow above the top of mountain.
Then, the Lord said...
“When you step out to enter My pathway to heaven, the path
of the Christian walk, it is not an easy walk. The early steps seem difficult
to climb, but the higher you rise, the easier it becomes. The stairs are hard
as concrete, not at all pretty. The way is difficult but do-able, because I am
there.
“Sometimes you will back down the stairs, not turning around
to see where you are going but backing down sometimes in disbelief, doubt,
worry, sometimes in disobedience to the call of the next step and you may not
realize it. Be sure you keep your focus on Me. You may at times even slip and
fall, but I am there.
“The beautiful mountain is calm and serene, yet raging all
about it are the storms of life. If you shift your eyes from the way before you
to the roar around you, you will fall. The winds may even blow you off course
and try to loosen your grip.
“Keep your eyes fixed at the top of the steps, from which
comes the source of the golden glow, the throne room of the great I AM.
“The higher you climb, the purer the air becomes as you rise
away from the stench of earth. Those standing at the top have reached the gate
to heaven. They are standing in awe of the glorious sight they have been
afforded.
“The babies being held by others have died or been aborted.
They are welcomed into loving arms by those who have never known the love of a
child, and by those who have had children die. The babies await the parents who
will join them.
“Those standing on the different plateaus are waiting
further instructions. Some need a rest. Some are truly weary and must pause for
refreshment. Others are just listening in patient stillness for their next
orders.
“Strive always for courage and strength to reach the next
plateau. Always wait for My instructions before taking another step.
“Hold onto My handrail that stretches out like a golden
thread beside your path. Keep a firm grip. It is My constant hand steadying you
and helping you up when your trip or miss a step.
“Keep your eyes focused on the view at the top. Breathe slowly
and deeply. Keep your feet on the path. All is in My safe-keeping on My
mountain.”
The promise of heaven’s eternal resting place is for all, for
all of us “whose names are written in heaven,” who have been “made right with
God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ,” “that those who are called may
receive the promise of the eternal inheritance,” “an inheritance that is kept
in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.”
(Heb. 12:23 NLT, Rom. 3:22 NLT, Heb. 9:15 NKJV) (1 Peter 1:4 NLT)
But are you sure of that eternal resting place? You have
been “invited [as you are] to belong to Him.” (Rom. 1:6 Amp) Have you said “No
thanks” to Christ’s gracious invitation? Have you said “Yes” but are unsure of
your eternal home?
Peter pleads with you, “So, friends, confirm God’s
invitation to you, His choice of you. Don’t put it off; do it now. Do this, and
you’ll have your life on a firm footing, the streets paved and the way wide
open into the eternal kingdom of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ.” (2
Peter. 1:10-11 Msg)
May you cling to that hope of a promise, as Abraham did, who
“was completely sure that God was well able to do anything He promised.” (Rom.
4:21 TLB)
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