"Arise, and depart." -
Mic_2:10
When will it be, Lord, when you call me to arise and depart from this land of earthly existence to the land that you have prepared for me in your Heaven? I shall not fear death, for you have conquered it, and I am yours. You have crossed it yourself, and returned victoriously. Your return again is promised, and the signs are clear that the time is nearing rapidly. As the world plunges into darkness, your light seems all the more appealing to me today.
It is a marvelous thought that your joy and peace is waiting on the other side of this journey, and that the pleasing sights cannot be exhausted in an eternity. How spectacular will be the streets of gold and the crystal sea! Fantastic is the scene in your throne room, where mighty and glorious creatures, majestic people and the sheer number all together bowing before you - the greatest sight of all. You alone are worthy of worship, and forever will that be impressed upon me.
I thank you, Lord, that eternity is not simply a preference as some are led to believe. I have put everything into your hands and trust you with it all - relying on you for eternity. Thank you that you have truly prepared a heaven for me, and for all who believe. I only pray that this journey open up to invite far more than seem to be on it today.
No evil exists in your land, and no shadow of it is cast. No doubt or fear can assail us there, as we face daily here. Your willingness not only to point the way, but to walk it with us is a comforting truth. What a world of bliss have you made for us - and the toil of travel is worth it all. May your travelers never turn back from the journey you have for them.
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