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Chapter 9
Worry Is
a Sin
Be anxious
for nothing, but in everything by prayer
and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests
be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus.
--Philippians
4:6-7
AFTER
From 6:40 A.M. to 8:40 A.M., I enjoyed the Lord’s visit and another journey to
heaven. As usual, before His arrival my body shook, and I groaned for thirty
minutes. Then the Lord appeared before me and said: “My daughter, I see you are
rested now. We have a lot of work to do yet.”
The Lord of heaven and earth was concerned about me, His daughter and
handmaiden. He made sure I had caught up on my rest before He returned to take
me with Him. He understands the limitations of my body and soul, and He truly
cares about me. He knows everything that is good for His children, and He will
withhold no good thing from those who love Him.
After the last two times I had gone to heaven my body had felt as if it were out
of control. I was very tired from the shaking, and I found myself feeling dizzy
much of the time. I had slept only three hours a night for a period of two
weeks. It was impossible for me to sleep during the day because the anointing of
the Holy Spirit was so strong upon me.
Little by little, I was learning how to manage the situation by going to bed
earlier in the evening to ensure I would have sufficient sleep before the Lord
arrived. On this morning, the Lord took my transformed body to the beach where
we walked by the seaside for a while before He took me to heaven. My heart was
filled with great joy and anticipation as we flew away.
We arrived at the usual location and entered the white building. By now, I was
getting used to the setting and the procedures we normally followed. We changed
into our heavenly clothing, and then the Lord took my hand as He led me down a
wide road that coursed its way up an exceedingly high mountain.
It was very much like the Cascade Mountains that I’d visited in the northwestern
part of the United States, and I remarked that heaven looked, in many ways, like
earth--but it was far more beautiful than anything I’d ever seen on this planet.
There were many leafy trees and bushes on the mountainside. From the summit I
could see a beach. It was a rocky coastline, much like the pictures I’d seen of
Bar Harbor, Maine. Everything glowed with a whiteness that was stunningly
brilliant and pure. We descended the mountain and walked on the sand between the
rocks. It was the whitest, cleanest sand I’d ever seen, and the beach was
absolutely the most beautiful I’d ever seen.
Some of the rocks nearby were so huge that I could not see their tops. As we
walked around one of them, I noticed a large group of people wearing white
robes. Each person was distinctly different from the other in appearance, and
many children could be seen playing in the sand. Some children were holding the
hands of grown-ups, and everyone was walking around in a playful, happy manner.
It was wonderful to see a place of such brightness and joy.
The Lord and I sat on one of the big rocks for quite a while, simply enjoying
the vibrant beauty all around us. He turned to me and said: “I have made so many
of the things here similar to the things on earth so that My children can enjoy
them when they come to My kingdom, but there are many things that are not the
same as things on earth. I have so many exciting surprises for My children.”
He sounded so happy--like a parent who has provided as many gifts as possible
for his children to open on Christmas Day. The Lord seemed to want His children
to be happy--like the ones who were playing so joyfully in the sand. This is why
He created heaven to be such a wonderful place. It will be the home for His
children forever and ever.
“Do you like what I am showing you, Choo Nam?”
“Yes, Lord. I’ve seen many beaches on earth, but none of them can compare with
this beach.”
I could sense that my response greatly pleased my Master. Soon thereafter we
left the beach and returned to the white building. We changed into regal robes
and crowns, and the Lord took me to the pond where we usually end each visit to
heaven. The Lord sat on His favorite rock while I joyfully sang and danced with
my transformed body. Meanwhile, the hands of my earthly body were moving in
rhythm to the heavenly music.
“I still have many things to show you, My daughter,” the Lord said as I moved
closer to Him. “You must be patient.”
This was good news to me because I knew He meant that I would get to go to
heaven with Him many more times. My heart soared with delight and rejoicing as I
danced in this wonderful place of joy near the peaceful pond. I was in the
presence of the Lord, in the place He had prepared for me, and I knew I had to
be the happiest person who had ever lived.
“STOP WORRYING!”
“My daughter, I notice that you worry about everything I ask you to do. I have
told you many times not to worry, daughter, and you are not obeying Me in this.”
“Lord, I’m sorry. It’s just that I can’t seem to stop worrying. All I want to do
is the work You’ve called me to do for You. I want to do it the way You tell me
to, and all this causes me to worry.”
“I don’t want you to be concerned about anything from now on,” He directed. “I
am going to take care of everything for you. Watch out for some people, because
they will give you wrong advice. That is why, while you are writing the book, I
do not want you to leave town, and I don’t want anyone else to come to your
house, except your family.”
The Lord was more explicit with His instructions than He’d ever been before. I
listened intently as He went on.
“Did you notice that no one has come to visit you since I took you to heaven?”
“Well, yes. It seems that every time I invited someone to come or made
arrangements for company, something always happened to change their plans.”
“Now you know why, My daughter. I want you to concentrate on the book, with no
interruptions. This book is very important to Me, and it will be a special
blessing for My children. Whatever you do, I want you to talk to Me first.
Everything about this book has to be My will.”
The Lord’s clear message rang in my heart as we left the pond, returned to the
white building and changed into our regular clothing. Then we returned to the
beach on earth, and the Lord said, “Daughter, you see this beach is so much
different from the beach you saw in My kingdom.”
“Lord, everything You showed me in Your kingdom was so beautiful, except for the
sad things You showed me.”
“This is why I chose you to do this work. I do not want any of My children to
have to go to the pit. It is all up to them either to believe or not to believe.
I’ll talk to you more about this later, My child.” He then reached over and
embraced me. When He departed, the shaking of my body stopped.
The power He was unleashing in my body was beginning to heal the weak places in
my character that remained from my childhood. I was learning how to be more
confident, how to reach out and truly trust the Lord, but I still struggled with
certain worries and fears.
On March 19 the Lord spent two hours with me, from 7 A.M. to 9 A.M. I shook for
half an hour and then groaned in the Spirit for an additional fifteen minutes
that morning. Then I heard the pleasant, compelling sound of the Lord’s voice
speaking to me. He took me by the hand and we went back to the beach.
My body underwent its supernatural transformation, and I found myself wearing a
white robe like the one Jesus had on. We then ascended the mighty mountain along
the narrow road. I noticed a large rock where we sat for a rest.
The length of time my earthly body had had to endure the manifestations
preceding the Lord’s visits was inordinately long, so I knew this visit would be
a very special one. My mind raced with thoughts of anticipation and joy. What
will the Lord show me today? Where will He take me?
Jesus broke my reverie by saying: “I know you are still worried about the things
I told you and showed you. I told you to stop worrying.” The tone of His voice
sounded angry and severe. “You do not trust My words.”
I knew immediately what He meant. I was still worrying about the book, even
after what He had shared with me the last time. He had told me that every detail
would be carefully handled by Him, but I still felt intimidated by such an
important project. I was truly overwhelmed by the magnitude of the assignment.
I began to cry tears of shame and repentance at the Lord’s rebuke. I put my
hands together, bowed my head and began to plead, “Please forgive me, Lord. No
matter how hard I try not to worry, Lord, I still end up worrying about all
this.”
“From now on, Choo Nam, I want you to stop worrying. I do not want you to worry
about anything. Some people will not believe you, but you don’t need to worry
about that. My daughter, I am simply using you for this book. It is My book and
I will take care of it.
“As I told you at the beginning, it will take a while to prepare you for this
work, so do not worry. Leave everything to Me. If you worry, you are not making
Me happy.”
“Lord, I’m so sorry. Please forgive me.”
“I know you do not know many things, but I see that you are pure-hearted. I know
that you believe everything about Me. I’ve seen your obedience, and I know you
fear My words.
“I want you to concentrate only on My work and nothing else. I am pleased about
everything about you, My daughter. After you finish this book, I will bless you
more than you ever wanted.”
“Lord, the only blessing I want is for my whole family to please You more than
anything in their lives.”
“Because you are what you are, I chose you for this work. This is My book and My
responsibility. I will take care of everything. Don’t ever worry again. I always
want you to be happy because you are My special daughter.”
“Lord, I need Roger to help me with so much of Your work.”
“Your husband is going to serve Me through you. I have many plans for both of
you, so prepare your hearts to serve Me. It will all begin to happen very soon.
Now I must take you back.”
We walked back down from the mountain. While we walked on the sand I felt
incredibly happy. It was as if a great burden had been lifted from my shoulders.
Truly the Lord had shown me many new and important things--things that brought
healing and freedom to my timid soul. After the Lord left me this morning, I
felt like a new person.
PUT GOD FIRST
The context of this passage is the Sermon on the Mount, in which Jesus shares
the secrets of spiritual victory with His disciples. Like me, the disciples were
fretting over so many things. They worried if they would have food to eat and
clothing to wear.
Jesus reminded them:
So why do you
worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they
neither toil or spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory
was not arrayed like one of these. Now if God so clothes the grass of the field,
which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more
clothe you, O you of little faith?
--MATTHEW
6:28-30
That’s the key--faith! The Holy Spirit then led me to another verse of Scripture
that helped clarify this for me: “Whatever is not from faith is sin” (Romans
14:23). That’s why worry is a sin--it is not of faith. God wants us to walk by
faith, and yet in His great mercy He had already shown me so much. I had seen
the reality of heaven and I had walked with the Lord! Why should I ever worry
again?
The season of spring began with another visit to the earthly beach. From 6:30
A.M. to 8:15 A.M. on March 22, the Lord visited with me. He took me to the beach
again, and this time He seemed much quieter than He had been three days earlier.
Finally, as He sat on the rock on the mountainside where we frequently sat,
Jesus said: “Don’t concern yourself with testifying in church, Choo Nam;
concentrate on My work.”
He knew that I was literally bursting to tell my story to everyone I saw. Even
though I am a shy person, I felt I had to tell everyone what I had seen, heard
and experienced. My last visit with the Lord and my subsequent study of the Word
had imparted a confidence and boldness to me that I had never known before. I
felt as if I could share my story with an audience of millions!
I took every opportunity I could find to testify for my Lord and Master, and I
thought He would be greatly pleased by this. In fact, I had such a strong desire
to speak on His behalf that I had rehearsed my testimony over and over again
with the help of a tape recorder. The anointing of the Holy Spirit seemed to
propel me into this kind of public ministry.
Even when I went shopping I told people about heaven. Some people reacted with
surprise. Others reacted with joy and wanted to hear more. I told them to read
the book when it comes out.
Some people, as I could tell by their facial reactions, didn’t want to hear
about my journeys to heaven, but I had learned that their doubtful responses
were not important. I knew I had a story to tell, and no human reaction could
keep me from sharing the excitement I had experienced.
I soon found that most Christians wanted to hear more. Many were asking, “When
will the book be finished?” Most of the people I know are believers, including
the members of my extended family who all have given their support to me by
saying they believe my story. As I shared my story with one nephew, he was drawn
to the Lord. Now he goes to a Bible class and attends church regularly and is
hungry for the Lord.
The Lord was not displeased with me, but He emphatically reiterated, “I want you
to concentrate on the book; then you will be able to satisfy many churches and
reach the unsaved.”
The sound of His voice, His words, His message was a wave of joy to my spirit. I
began singing in the Spirit, and I noticed that the Lord was looking at my face
and smiling, and I could see the face of my transformed body smiling at the Lord
the whole time I was singing.
“My daughter, I enjoy the time we spend together,” the Lord stated as He placed
my right hand under His arm. He didn’t talk much for a long time, but finally
spoke.
“I want you to write about how you live your Christian life. It is important for
others to know how you have lived your life with Me, to see how open your heart
has been to Me. Your honest and obedient life is so important to Me, and I know
you always put Me first in your life. When you pray, you always say you will put
Me first--that I’m more important to you than anyone else or anything in the
world.
“I want you to know that I’ve heard all your prayers even though it may seem
that I have not answered each one. I know the hearts of all My children. I
cannot bless anyone who does not have a sincere heart, but I do want all of My
children to be blessed.”
After He left me this time I reflected on His words. He had seemed so genuinely
pleased with me, and I was thrilled to hear Him say that He had heard all my
prayers. He led me to an important passage in the Bible: “Now
this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to
His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know
that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him” (1
John 5:14-15). God hears and answers the sincere prayers of His children.
He showed me so many rich and precious prayer promises, and I knew He wanted me
to claim each one:
He shall call
upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver
him, and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my
salvation.
--Psalms
91:15-16,
Call unto me,
and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou
knowest not.
--JEREMIAH
33:3
Your Father
knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
--MATTHEW
6:8
Ask, and it
shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto
you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to
him that knocketh it shall be opened.
--MATTHEW
7:7-8
And all
things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
--MATTHEW
21:22
These
were just a few of the mighty prayer promises from God’s Word that the Holy
Spirit revealed to me. On March 23 I was praying intensely under a great
anointing from the Holy Spirit. My body was shaking very hard, and groanings
from deep within my spirit were coming forth with a violence I had never
experienced before.
The Lord came into my room and sat by the window. Then I saw my transformed body
sitting next to the Lord, and I was greatly surprised. It was as if I was having
a total out-of-the-body experience--I was pure spirit. Jesus’ tender voice spoke
to me: “You are living your life completely for Me. Your heart has willingly
given up all worldly things for Me. I now know that nothing brings satisfaction
to you more than being in My presence. Therefore, I never want you to say that
you are not good enough for Me. Your faithfulness is very important to Me.”
An unusual, unearthly voice emanated from my spirit. This phenomenon usually
accompanies the visions the Lord gives to me.
Then the Lord showed me His feet and hands. I could see the scars from the nails
in His feet and hands. At first He sat with His legs crossed, but then He
straightened His legs. I noticed that the tops of both of his feet had deep
round scars on them. Then I looked at His hands--there were round, white scars
very close to His wrists.
My heart ached for my Lord and Master. I touched His hands and His feet. Then I
put my face on His hands and feet and began to cry in heaving sobs. I was crying
like a baby as I realized all the Lord had gone through. I wondered if the whole
household could hear me crying. I could see my transformed body with its face on
the Lord’s hands and feet, rubbing so gently--and I could tell I was crying in
my transformed body. The Lord began to speak.
“When I was on this earth I lived for My Father’s words, and I knew what I would
have to face, but I lived for My Father’s words. That’s why all of heaven and
earth are Mine now.
“So many of My children know what I want them to do, but they still love the
things of this world more than My words. The children who live with My Word,
according to My Word, are the ones who are pure of heart. They are the only ones
who will enter the mansions I’ve prepared for them, like the one you saw with
your name on the door. No one can have both this kingdom and My kingdom. If
anyone enjoys the world more than Me, he or she cannot enter My kingdom.”
This was the strongest message the Lord had given to me so far. I knew I had to
record it carefully and faithfully so the world would know that He wants to be
first in all of our lives. He created us and died for us so we would not have to
perish in hell. He continued.
“When I was in this world, I suffered until the end. I gave My life for My
children. I want them to live with My Word so that they can have eternal life
with Me. This worldly life can never compare with My kingdom.”
When He said these words, He sounded sad and hurt.
I’ll never forget those words--and I know they are so true. This life has
nothing to compare with the kingdom of God. I’ve seen it, and I know His kingdom
is prepared for us.
Chapter
10
Jerusalem
Is Ready
Behold, I am
coming quickly! Hold fast what you have,
that no one may take your crown. He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in
the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name
of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes
down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name.
--Revelation 3:11-12
IT
WAS SPRINGTIME--the season of marvelous flowers, warm breezes and blossoming
trees. In Washington state, where I live, it is a spectacular time of year. In
heaven, it seems like it is perpetually springtime--warmth, beauty, peace and
joy are everywhere. In my heart I had been celebrating springtime throughout the
now-ending winter because of my visits with the Lord and my intriguing trips to
heaven.
On March 24, Roger and I attended church services. Our pastor preached about
Jesus’ suffering before the crucifixion. It was Lent--the time of year when
Christians prepare for the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As the
pastor described the Lord’s suffering and read Scriptures related to His
passion, I began to cry. It was not uncommon for me to shake during our times of
worship, but this time my body was shaking so severely that it almost knocked me
out of my seat. The anointing of the Holy Spirit was strong upon me.
SCARRED
HANDS
“I want you to keep on writing everything I show you,” He directed.
I nodded my agreement.
It was incomparably wonderful to be able to visit privately with the Lord during
our public worship service. I wanted to stand up and tell everyone I had just
seen the Lord and that He had shown me His scars, but something deep in my
spirit cautioned me not to do this, so I sat patiently until the service was
over. I believe it was the “still, small voice”
of God’s Holy Spirit that told me not to speak.
Since that time I have learned that there is, as Solomon wrote, a time to speak
and a time to remain silent (see
Ecclesiastes 3:7). Jesus was training me to become sensitive to the Spirit’s
leading in my life, and I knew that until He directed me otherwise I was to be
receiving instead of giving.
Throughout the service I cried under the precious anointing of the Holy Spirit.
The shaking subsided when the Lord left, but the tears did not. I heard the
pastor’s words, but my mind and spirit were focused on something else--the scars
the Lord had now shown me twice.
I began to meditate on some of the Scriptures I had remembered from my study and
other church services: “But He was wounded for our
transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our
peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed” (Isaiah
53:5); “And when they had come to a place
called Golgotha, that is to say, Place of a Skull, they gave Him sour wine
mingled with gall to drink. But when He had tasted it, He would not drink. Then
they crucified Him, and divided His garments, casting lots” (Matthew
27:33-35).
I could see my precious Lord and Master hanging on the cross of Calvary, atop
Golgotha’s hill. The sharp spikes ripped at the flesh of His palms and ankles as
He hung there so weak and limp. The Roman soldier’s spear opened a gaping wound
in His side, and streams of blood coursed down His face from the crown of thorns
they had pushed onto His head.
There was a puddle of blood at the foot of the cross, and the people stepped
into His blood as they clambered, trying to get His seamless robe. The sky
overhead was lead gray, and lightning flashed in the distance.
The people mocked Him, spit at Him and cursed Him. They were having a fiendish
party at my Master’s expense. Then, in my mind’s eye, I saw His
mother--Mary--bowing near the cross, her body trembling and tears forming rivers
on her face.
Oh, how I understood how she must have felt on that first Good Friday--she had
to watch her naked son, the one she loved so much, being tortured and killed in
front of her--and there was nothing she could do to stop it. Jesus could have
called 10,000 angels to come to His assistance, but instead He chose to accept
the cruel, shameful death of crucifixion so that we could find the path of life.
I thank God for the vision He imparted to me, for now I truly understand all
that Jesus went through for the people He loves so much. He was suspended on the
cruel cross, between heaven and hell, so that we would have eternal life. He
never sinned, and yet He willingly took all of our sin upon Him. What a
wonderful Savior He is!
The scars on His hands and feet are real. I’ve seen them. They are the marks of
horrendous suffering--anguish He experienced for you and me.
FISH IN HEAVEN?
These trees were unusually tall and their leaves were the most beautiful I’d
ever seen. As we walked, I noticed that the trees began to change their colors.
It was like walking along a rainbow--the array of colors was spectacular!
This road led to a hill that was much smaller than the mountain we usually
climbed. From the rising crest I noticed a silver river shining in the sunlight
of heaven. Mountain ranges filled the panorama with a beauty that only heaven
could produce. The mountains seemed to be forested with evergreen trees.
We descended the hillside and walked to the water where we saw all kinds of fish
swimming in the river over a rocky bottom. It amused me to see fish in heaven,
and I began to laugh. I was enjoying the moment so much that I stepped out and
began wading in the water.
I reached down and grabbed a red, striped fish and lifted it out of the water. I
was laughing uncontrollably, so the fish jumped out of my hands and swam to
safety. Watching my former captive swim away, in total freedom, cavorting with
the other fish, caused me to giggle hysterically. I grabbed another fish--this
one a different color--and it jumped out of my hands as well. It was a wonderful
time of joy and fun, and the Lord began to laugh with me.
He began to participate in the action with me by reaching down and grabbing a
large fish colored like “a coat of many colors.” He looked at the fish
admiringly and then threw it back into the river, still laughing. It was so good
to see the Lord enjoying the moment with me.
I just kept on laughing--deep, belly laughs--and it felt so good. The more I
heard the Lord’s laughter, the more I laughed. Finally, I was doubled over with
laughter, but it felt so good.
Jesus said, “Daughter, you must be enjoying this. Do you like fishing?”
“I’m just enjoying being here, Lord.”
“I have more fish to show you later. Do you want to catch more fish?”
“I am laughing too hard to catch any fish, Lord,” I acknowledged amid waves of
laughter.
“We’d better go back now, my daughter. I have to take you to another place.”
We left the river, and I felt so cleansed by the preceding moments of joy and
laughter. The fish were fun, and I remembered, “A
merry heart does good, like medicine” (Proverbs
17:22). I felt like I had had a dose of joy that would last me a lifetime!
It was so wonderful to see my Lord taking such obvious delight in my pleasure
and happiness. This experience helped me understand the verse: “You
will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your
right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Psalms
16:11).
I had walked along the path of life in heaven, and I had drunk from the river of
His pleasures as the psalmist depicted: “How
precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their
trust under the shadow of Your wings. They are abundantly satisfied with the
fullness of Your house, and You give them drink from the river of Your
pleasures. For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light”
(Psalms
36:7-9).
My joy was brimming up like a fountain and overflowing like a waterfall.
FLYING THROUGH HEAVEN
Finally we reached the end of the road where I looked over the hill and saw a
white fence surrounding many white buildings. They glistened with the purest
white--a whiteness more brilliant than freshly fallen snow. I wished that I
could get closer to the scene in front of me, but as was so often the case,
Jesus showed this setting to me from a distance. I did not understand why.
He spoke to me, “My daughter, I want you to see it clearly, so we must go down
there.” He reached over, took my hand, and we began flying. It was a
breathtaking experience, and a loud groan emerged from my real body.
When we landed in the fertile valley, Jesus took me to this pure white street.
Then I noticed that it had beautiful white houses on both sides. The street was
white and shiny like glass. Everything seemed so white there. The fence seemed
to be much higher than the houses that I saw from the top of the hill.
It is not possible, at this time, for me to explain, or even to suggest, why the
Lord has shown me some of the things He has. Many times He has shown me the same
things on two separate occasions. We usually haven’t spent much time at each
site, and He has offered few explanations of their meanings, but that’s all
right with me because I know the time will come when I will know even as I am
known (see
1 Corinthians 13:12).
The Lord told me that He must show me this, and we approached one of the houses.
It had double doors with golden trim. The door was outlined with colored glass.
I took particular notice of the door knob made of pure gold!
As we entered the house, I noticed that all the windows were made of stained
glass. The carpeting was colorful--a mixture of subdued hues--and it gave the
interior of the house a very classic look. The jewels that adorned the walls
sparkled and shone. I felt as if I were stepping into a picture rather than a
house.
I walked up the golden stairway that had an intricate design etched into its
surface. At the top of the stairs, I walked into a bedroom where a bed stood
that was grander and larger than any king-sized bed on earth. I walked around it
and into the powder room. It was laden with gold and precious gems on every wall
except one. That wall had a full-length mirror to reflect the amazing beauty of
the immediate environment.
I noticed that all the rooms in this house were immense, including the powder
room. In fact, every house the Lord showed me had huge rooms that were beautiful
beyond all expectations.
I began to sing with joy as I walked along the corridors, entering each room and
enjoying such a blessed dwelling. After my excursion through the upstairs was
over, I went downstairs, where the Lord was walking around in a room that was
much like a parlor. He heard me, turned, looked at me, and said, “Do you like
this place?”
“Yes, my Lord. It’s beautiful. Who will live in these houses You are showing to
me?”
“All of my children will live in these houses I’ve prepared for them. They will
be living here sooner than they think.”
THE HOLY
Then the Lord took my hand and said, “We are going up, My daughter.” We lifted
from the ground straight up, like a helicopter does, and then we began to fly.
He took me to the same mountain where we had started this particular journey.
As we took flight, my earthly body, lying on the bed, was screaming in panic. In
my transformed body, however, I was getting somewhat accustomed to the
extraordinary things I experienced in heaven. We walked back onto the narrow
road and went to the white building where we always change our garments. Next,
we proceeded to the quiet pond.
The minute we arrived at the pond I began to sing and dance. My heart was still
flying with joy. The Lord said, “Come, Choo Nam, sit by Me.”
I obeyed by taking a seat on the rock next to Him and holding His arm.
“My daughter, I showed you the river and New Jerusalem. Those houses are in
Jerusalem--the Holy City. We will all live in Jerusalem when I bring My children
home. I want all of my children to know that Jerusalem is ready for them.
“You saw there was no road to get into Jerusalem. Therefore, we had to fly to
get there. We all will fly there soon--that is why your work is so important.”
“I don’t want you to miss anything I’ve shown you or told you,” the Lord
continued. “I know some people will not believe many of the things I’ve shown
you--the doubtful and ones who don’t know My Word--but I know how hard you are
trying to please Me.
“After you finish this work, your life will be pure joy--far greater than what
you’ve just experienced. You will be blessed. Whoever believes you and helps you
will be blessed as well.
“You will be a surprise to all the churches, a joy to those ready and waiting
for Me and sad news to those who love the world more than Me. This book will
help to deliver many people who are in spiritual darkness.
“Daughter, you must not be concerned with what people think or say; just write
down what I show you and tell you. I trust your obedience completely. You have
always feared and believed My Word since you knew me. I notice that you have not
been deliberately disobedient since you gave your heart to Me, and you always
put Me first in your life. That is why I chose you as My special daughter and
friend.”
His words were both humbling and reassuring. They made me feel good. One thing I
knew for sure--since I had become a Christian I had always endeavored to please
My Lord, to put Him first in every situation and decision. He was blessing My
obedience.
“It took a long time to prepare you for this work,” He said. “Now you know how
special you are to Me. You said that you had given your life to Me, and I know
your heart. Don’t ever deviate from this commitment, Choo Nam.
“Whatever you have to give up, or lose, in your earthly life will be restored to
you in heaven. In heaven, you will be with Me forever.”
To me, those were the most important words of all. It was this promise that kept
me going, because I know how immeasurably wonderful it is to be with Him. The
thrill of knowing that I would be in His presence forever was the most blessed
thought of all.
“Lord, I am not that good,” I cried. “It’s just that I love You more than my own
life. I am not happy with anyone or anything unless You are included. I feel
Your control in every part of my life, and it makes me so very happy.”
“Whoever permits Me to control their life will be blessed. These are My obedient
children. You are My special child.”
When the visit was over I pondered the many things Jesus had told me. The New
Jerusalem is coming from heaven. It is ready now. The Lord wants His children to
enjoy eternal glory with Him. He has selected me to share all this with anyone
who will listen.
Throughout the day I studied what the Scriptures have to say about the New
Jerusalem. When I read the twenty-first chapter of Revelation, I realized that
the apostle John had had the same experience with the Lord that I had just
enjoyed.
And he
carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the
great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, having the
glory of God. And her light was like a most precious stone, like a jasper stone,
clear as crystal.
--REVELATION
21:10-11
I was
enthralled by his description of the heavenly city, because I had seen so many
of the things he wrote about.
But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its
temple. And the city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for
the glory of God illuminated it, and the Lamb is its light.
--REVELATION
21:22-23
I had walked
in the brightness of that city. I felt I was surrounded by snow because
everything was white and bright. Like John, I had noticed that there were no
churches or temples in the New Jerusalem, only beautiful homes that the Lord had
prepared for His children.
Its gates shall not be shut at all by day (there shall be no night there). And
they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it. But there shall
by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie,
but only those who are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
--REVELATION
21:25-27
This is what
Jesus had been telling me--heaven is reserved for those who will obey. Only the
pure in heart will be able to enter and live there.
I continued my reading, into chapter 22, and I was truly taken aback by this
confirmation of the reality of heaven that I had experienced.
And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding
from the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the middle of its street, and on
either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each
tree yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree were for the
healing of the nations.
--REVELATION
22:1-2
I had tasted
the water of that river, and I had walked down the streets. I had seen the trees
and had even tasted the fruit of some.
The message that Jesus gave to John was the same as the one He gave to me. This
is the message that the Lord wants me to share with everyone who will listen:
“Behold, I am coming quickly! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy
of this book”
--Revelations
22:7
The Lord is
just, and He wants everyone to know: “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward
is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. I am the Alpha and the
Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last”
--Revelations
22:12-13
Chapter
11
Heavenly Food,
Heavenly Pleasures
Blessed are those who are called to the
marriage supper of the Lamb.
--Revelation
19:9 (emphasis added)
THIRTY MINUTES OF deep trembling throughout my body occurred before the Lord’s
arrival on March 27. I was able to be with Him from 6:30 A.M. to 8:45 A.M. After
the half hour of shaking, the Lord came to me and took my hand.
In my transformed body, I walked with the Lord on the beach, and then He
escorted me to heaven. We walked through the pearly gates and went to the white
building to change our clothing. After changing, we walked across the golden
bridge.
It all was becoming so natural to me. Each believer, I’m sure, will go through
the same procedures when he or she goes to heaven. I began to think of the
individuals in the Bible with whom I shared the privilege of visiting heaven
before death. The apostle Paul wrote about one of these fortunate souls in the
twelfth chapter of 2 Corinthians.
I know a man
in Christ who fourteen years ago--whether in the body I do not know, or whether
out of the body I do not know, God knows--such a one was caught up to the third
heaven. And I know such a man--whether in the body or out of the body I do not
know, God knows--how he was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible
words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
--2
CORINTHIANS 12:2-4
I
know exactly what the man experienced, for there are many things I saw and heard
in heaven that I am not permitted to share with others.
BIBLICAL VISITS TO HEAVEN
The prophet Elijah went to heaven, as well. Part of what was recorded about his
heavenly encounter states: “Then it happened, as
they continued on and talked, that suddenly a chariot of fire appeared with
horses of fire, and separated the two of them; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind
into heaven” (2
Kings 2:11). Elijah flew to heaven by way of a whirlwind, and I believe my
flights to heaven could be described in a similar way.
God had been gracious to many others before me--people whom He has taken to
heaven before death. In each case, there was a prevailing purpose for the visits
to heaven. Always, God has been concerned about letting His people know that He
wants them to live with Him forever.
How privileged I am to be among the select few He has honored in this way. The
more I think about it, it’s not because I’m particularly special but simply
because I want only to obey and serve my Lord throughout all eternity. It
thrills me to let others know about my trips to heaven.
FOOD FOR THE KINGDOM
“What I am going to show you, My daughter, will be very special for My
children.”
There were magnificent fruit trees on both sides of the river. On one side, the
trees bore purple fruit; on the other side, the trees were laden with beautiful,
red fruit. These fruits were so attractive, and I longed to taste them. The red
fruit was shaped like large teardrops.
The Lord must have known my desire to try these fruits, so He reached up, picked
one and gave it to me to eat. It was unlike any fruit I had eaten. It was so
delicious that my physical body’s mouth drooled down the side of my face.
“Why aren’t You eating, Lord?”
“I’m not hungry, but I’m glad to see that you are enjoying it.”
We walked for a long time, and then I saw a picturesque bridge built from red
wood. As we walked over it, I looked down and saw that the stream was filled
with many different kinds of fish.
“What are all the fish for?” I asked.
“This is food for the kingdom,” the Lord replied.
It made me happy to know that we will be eating fruit and fish in heaven. The
fact that these are the primary foods of the kingdom suggests that we should be
eating more of them on earth. I’ve always thought that fish and fruit are
particularly healthful foods, and this visit to heaven confirmed that for me.
Seeing fish swimming so freely in the water always makes me laugh. I began to
chuckle and then I asked, “Lord, where can we cook them?” Before He answered I
noticed the voice that accompanies my supernatural visions came forth. Therefore
I knew the Lord wanted to show me something.
I could see the right side of the water, and I noticed that a large, high rock
wall stretched out so far I couldn’t see the end. It was so high I couldn’t see
the top of it. I could see the pure white sand stretching from the road all the
way to the rock wall. There were no trees in the particular vicinity I saw, but
the sand looked so white and clean. The scene imparted to me through this
supernatural vision was immensely beautiful.
In a few moments the Lord answered my question by wading into the water and
grabbing a large, flat, white fish. It was about the size of my two hands
together. I enjoyed watching the Lord do this for me, and I found the scene to
be very amusing. I began to giggle as I continued to watch Him.
Next, I walked with Him beyond the rocks, where I noticed many large cooking
areas that had silver-colored ovens built into the rocks. Atop the ovens were
cooking grilles with oval-shaped plates and silver forks. The Lord simply pushed
a button on the side of one oven and a fire began.
He then assumed the role of a cook, right in front of me. He grilled the fish
until both sides of it were brown. He seemed to be so happy doing this for me.
For some reason, I wanted to eat the tail end of the fish, so I pointed to it
and the Lord gave me that half of the fish. He ate the other half while I
devoured the portion He gave me. It was delicious. Truly, I’d never tasted such
tender, luscious fish before. The Lord watched as I enjoyed my heavenly meal.
When we finished eating, He took my plate and fork and put them into a silver
container. Then He said, “My daughter, as you can see, I have prepared
everything for My children.”
I smiled with pure joy.
Then we returned to the road and went back to the white building where we always
change. An angel escorted me to the powder room, and after I had changed into a
beautiful robe and crown, the Lord was waiting for me.
He took my hand, and we went out to the pond. There, I began to sing and dance,
as was my usual custom. This day I felt special, so humble about what the Lord
was doing for me; more so than any other day since He had started taking me to
heaven.
It wasn’t because I ate the fish; it was because my Lord and Savior cooked the
fish and we ate it together. He showed me His loving kindness as He did to His
disciples before He went to heaven. All these thoughts came to my mind while I
was dancing.
Then the Lord called me over to sit next to Him. I put my hand under His arm,
and my face on His shoulder, then I began to cry. “Please let me stay here with
You, Lord. I don’t ever want to leave You. This is the happiest moment of my
life.”
“Daughter, you must do this work for Me. I do not want you to miss anything I
have shown you or told you. I know you do not have time for yourself, but after
everything is completed, you will be blessed.”
“Lord, only Roger can help me with the writing, and he is already doing so much
for me.”
“Tell him that I love him. I will bless him more than he expects. Also tell him
to spend more time with Me. Anyone who loves Me must spend much time with Me.”
It was a wonderful time of sweet communion with the Lord. When our conversation
was over, we returned to the white building and changed into our white robes.
Then we returned to earth and walked along the beach. We sat on the shore, and I
put my arm under His and said, “I love You, Lord.”
“I love you, My precious daughter,” He responded in a voice that was filled with
happiness. “Tell everyone that there are so many things to eat in My kingdom.
Everything here will taste so much better than any earthly food. Did you like
the fish?”
I nodded my appreciation. As we stood, the Lord embraced me and then departed.
The Lord is more friendly and loving each time I see Him. I remember at first,
He didn’t hug me or call me His daughter or use any other sweet words. Now He
calls me many sweet names. I feel He is very comfortable with me.
A PLACE OF PLEASURE
On March 29 I was with the Lord from 6:40 A.M. to 8:45 A.M. My body shook for
twenty-five minutes that morning, then I heard the Lord’s voice and saw His
presence. He took my hand, and I saw my transformed body walking along the beach
with Him. We walked along the shore for a few minutes and then we went up to
heaven.
We changed our garments in the white building as usual. Then we walked over the
golden bridge, along a wide road that we had not been on before. It led to a
very barren area where there were no grasses, trees or mountains. The whole
scene was white, as if we had entered an Arctic wasteland. We continued walking
until we reached the end of the road.
A huge river appeared in front of us, and I noticed mountains on both sides of
the water. The one on the right was extremely high. We walked very close to the
river, where the soil was like gravel. Tiny pebbles clicked under our feet as we
walked.
The river was filled with small boats. I had seen similar scenes on
earth--bodies of water where people went to fish, swim, water-ski and simply to
enjoy boating.
“Would you like to ride in one of the boats?” the Lord asked.
“Yes,” I eagerly responded, “I’d love to.”
We climbed into one of the small boats, and the Lord paddled with His hand. He
took us a good way out. When I looked over the edge of the boat, I saw a
multitude of different-colored fish frolicking in the water.
My gaze was fixed on the uncommonly clear water. I could see into its depths so
vividly. It was like the clearest crystal I’d ever seen. The fish, as usual,
caused me to begin laughing.
They were amazingly bright and beautiful fish. They looked like the large
decorative fish that people on earth use in their backyard ponds.
“These, My daughter, are for pleasure. Like you, I love to watch the fish swim
around in the water.”
It was so peaceful and serene on the quiet water. As I looked around, I felt as
if we were sitting atop a giant looking-glass. We left the boat and walked along
the same road we had taken to get to the lake; then we turned onto a narrow,
mountain trail. The magnificent vista at the end of the path revealed a lush,
low valley that was filled with tall grass. A narrow stream wound its way
through the wide-open pastureland.
I saw something moving through the wheatlike fields. Then I saw other movement
all over the wheat field. The valley was filled with cattle that looked very
much like the cows on earth.
“Write this down, Choo Nam. I want all My children to know what awaits them in
heaven. I know many of My children have questions about heaven. Some of them
wonder if there will be food to eat in heaven.”
I knew the answer to that question, and a sense of great pleasure filled me as I
looked out upon the spectacular vista in front of me. I could scarcely take it
all in.
We weren’t able to stay there long, however. Soon the Lord took me back to the
white building where we changed our clothing and then went to the pond. I began
to sing for joy. Then I sat next to the Lord.
“Did you enjoy the boat ride, My daughter?” He asked.
“Oh, yes, Lord.”
“When I bring My children here, I want them to have pleasure. They can do many
of the same things they do on earth. I want them to be happy. You must remember
all the things I showed you and talked about.
“I do not want you to be confused about anything. That is why I tell you so many
important things over and over again and show you the same thing more than
once.”
We returned to the white building, changed and went back to the beach on earth.
The Lord seemed to be in a hurry, so we didn’t sit and talk this time. He simply
hugged me and left. As always, my body stopped shaking as soon as He departed.
WATER FOR THE EARTH
After changing our clothing, we walked across the golden bridge. Our journey
took us along a wide road with enormous rocks on both sides. It was a longer
walk than usual, and it led us to the end of the road where a high rock mountain
stood. It was so high that I could not see its summit, but I noticed that it had
huge black rocks jutting out from its base. Between the rocks, big waves flowed
up and down in an almost stormy fashion. The water looked to be very deep.
There was no road down to the water, so we simply looked at it from the side of
the mountain. The body of water appeared to be filling a big hole. The Lord
explained, “This water is for the earth.”
As is so often the case, the Lord does not fully explain the meaning of His
words. Often, He will simply tell me what certain things are, and what they may
be used for. When I ask Him direct questions, however, He will usually provide
me with an answer.
Most of the time, though, I don’t feel led to ask Him about what He shows me,
because I know that one day it will all be clear to me. My job now is simply to
be a scribe who writes down what He shows me and tells me, and I know He will
offer a full explanation whenever He deems it necessary.
We turned away from this scene and walked again on the long road. When we
reached an intersection, we took a side road that meandered very close to the
golden bridge that led to a beach. As we traveled along this road, I noticed
many houses situated around the water.
In back of the houses there were fruit trees of all sorts. It was a very orderly
orchard. The first rows consisted of pale green trees that were filled with
purple fruits. The next grouping was of larger trees with red leaves. The colors
were multitudinous and blended together in a most delightful way. The array of
colors was so spectacular that it took my breath away.
There were not any mountains in this particular region of heaven--only water,
sand, houses and trees. It was such a vast area that I could not see where it
ended.
The Lord took me into one of the houses. This one was greatly different from the
mansions and castles we had visited before. Its interior was quite simple, and
its colors were somewhat subdued.
“These are beach houses for My children,” the Lord explained.
It was amazing! We’ll have vacation homes in heaven! Truly, the Lord does want
His children to be happy and to enjoy His pleasures forevermore.
After this joyful visit, the Lord and I changed our robes and returned to the
placid pond where I sang and danced before Him. I knew the Lord was smiling with
great delight even though I could not see His face clearly.
He called me to sit by Him, and once more I began to cry, because I knew the end
of our visit was drawing close. Whenever I am with Him, I do not want to leave.
His presence is fullness of joy.
I sat next to Him, and He said: “I have prepared many things in My kingdom that
My children enjoy on earth. There are many activities. I made sure that no one
would be bored. Everyone will have different assignments.
“Why do you think I chose prophets to work for Me on earth? Like you, I’ve sent
them in order to do My work. Without prophets, I would not have any way of
communicating my desires to My children.
“Therefore, My daughter, do not miss writing about anything I show you or tell
you. Tell it all. It is because you are such an obedient daughter that I am able
to use you.
“We must go back now.”
He took my hand, and we changed and returned to the beach on earth. Again, we
did not sit and talk. The Lord simply hugged me and departed. Again my physical
body stopped shaking as soon as He left.
Chapter
12
Enjoy the Kingdom
That the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious
than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found
to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not
seen you love.
Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible
and full of glory,
receiving the end of your faith--the salvation of your souls.
--1
Peter 1:7-9
FOR
MANY CENTURIES, the beautiful dove has symbolized two things: peace and the Holy
Spirit. When John the Baptist immersed Jesus in the Jordan River, the Spirit of
God descended “in bodily form like a dove upon
Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, ‘You are My beloved Son; in You I
am well pleased’” (Luke
3:22). It was the dove that announced to Noah that the waters of the Great
Deluge had dried up. It’s not surprising, therefore, that I encountered doves on
my next visit to heaven.
It was the morning of April 3, and the Lord was with me from 6:00 A.M. to 8:30
A.M. After thirty minutes of shaking and groaning, I heard the Lord’s voice and
He took my hand. Soon thereafter, I saw my transformed body walking on the beach
with the Lord.
We went to heaven together where we changed into different robes. We crossed
over the golden bridge and walked on the right side of a road. It was a very
wide road that had a canopy of leaves overhead from the mighty trees that grew
on either side of the road. This was a different road from any we had walked on
before.
We walked for a long while and then took a road to the right. We walked for
quite a while on this road as well. It encircled the base of a large, rocky
mountain. To our left, there was a wide valley filled with green trees. The
middle of the valley seemed to be filled with white gravel.
HEAVENLY DOVES
“Lord, what kind of birds are they?” I asked.
“They are doves.”
“Why are there so many doves here?”
“They are very important to Me.”
It was a magnificent place--so large and so beautiful. We climbed atop a solid
rock wall upon which we could stand and watch the doves of heaven. We remained
there for a long time, and I was profoundly moved by what I was seeing.
AN ENDLESS OCEAN
The edge of the sea was filled with boats, large and small. It was a marina in
heaven, and each boat was chained to a thick bar. All of their hulls were white.
As I got closer, I noticed every boat had a beautifully furnished cabin and
windows of stained glass. They resembled little churches on the water.
“Would you like to ride in one of the boats, My daughter?” the Lord asked.
“Oh, yes!” I exclaimed.
He led me to one of the boats, and we climbed in. The interior of the cabin was
immaculate, but the boat was large enough for only two people. There were two
seats in the front and two steering wheels.
I began to remember how our Lord had related to the sea, nature and fishing
during His earthly ministry. Peter, James and John--three of His disciples--had
been fishermen. He frequently preached on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, and
He often used fish as object lessons. The story of Jesus calming the raging
waves came to mind.
And suddenly
a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves.
But He was asleep. Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord,
save us! We are perishing!” But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of
little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea. And there was a
great calm. And the men marveled, saying, “Who can this be, that even the winds
and the sea obey Him?”
--MATTHEW
8:24-27
Jesus
loves the sea! He loves the world of nature He created. And He wants us to enjoy
it as well. In fact, when the creation took place, human beings were to live in
a paradise more wonderful than any we can possibly imagine--the Garden of
Eden--a place of purity, innocence, perpetual springtime, fruitfulness, peace
and joy. But because human beings sinned, we were banned from that earthly
paradise.
God, in His great love, however, made a way for us to regain paradise in heaven.
He sent His Son to die for us: “For God so loved
the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him
should not perish but have everlasting life” (John
3:16). Paradise lost was regained through the death and resurrection of His
Son.
The more I study the book of Genesis, the more I realize that the Garden of Eden
was a replica of heaven on earth. It is the kind of existence God wants His
children to enjoy. There was no death, pain, suffering, darkness or disease in
Eden, and there will certainly be none in our heavenly home!
What a wonderland it must have been, and heaven’s beauty even surpasses this
description of Eden:
The LORD God
planted a garden eastward in Eden, and there He put the man whom He had formed.
And out of the ground the LORD God made every tree grow that is pleasant to the
sight and good for food. The tree of life was also in the midst of the garden,
and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Now a river went out of Eden to
water the garden.”
--GENESIS
2:8-10
I
began to realize it is not surprising that our heavenly home will be like the
most fantastic places of earth--the oceans, forests, fields, trees, flowers,
birds, animals, fruits and rivers are there for us to enjoy just as God had
created them for us in Eden. Because of sin, we lost our right to enjoy such an
earthly paradise, but through faith in Jesus Christ paradise will one day be
restored to each of us! Won’t it be wonderful there?
My mind then turned to the passage about Jesus when He walked on the water:
Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and He was alone
on the land. Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against
them. And about the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the
sea, and would have passed them by.
But when they
saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a ghost, and cried out; for
they all saw Him and were troubled. And immediately He talked with them and said
to them, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” Then He went up into the
boat to them, and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves
beyond measure, and marveled.
--MARK
6:47-51
Yes,
Jesus loved the sea, and He loved all of nature that He created. That’s why I’m
sure heaven is the prototype of everything that is beautiful on earth. Our Lord
and Master wants us to enjoy the kingdom!
It was clear that Jesus wanted me to enjoy the experience of a heavenly boat
ride. He pushed a button and the small craft began to move, slowly at first, and
then we picked up speed. I loved the breeze against my face and the cooling mist
that seemed so clean and refreshing.
I began to laugh as we sped over the sea’s calm surface, and then I began to
sing. I was so joyful. It was far different from any boat ride I’d ever taken on
earth, during which I usually had gotten seasick or very nauseated. Not this
time. I was enjoying every moment of our thrilling ride.
On the way back the Lord let me steer. I did so with a special kind of
excitement that caused me to laugh and sing. I could hear Jesus laughing with
me. I knew He was watching me like a parent watches a child.
Somehow, even though at times I was doubled over with laughter, I managed to
steer us back to the docking area. We got out of the boat and the Lord tied it
back to the bar. He then said, “Choo Nam, you see the kingdom has many of the
things that you know on earth. When all My children come to My kingdom, I want
them to enjoy the things I’ve prepared for them.”
I smiled, because I understood a little bit of what He meant.
“My children will be pleased,” the Lord continued, “and that is why I’ve told
them to give up the worldly things in order to please Me. They can have anything
they need while they are on earth if they are obedient to Me. I want their
hearts to put Me first, and I want them to live pure lives because I love all of
them and want to bring them here.”
A DIFFERENT WAY OF THINKING
After the visit to the heavenly sea, we changed our garments and went to the
secluded pond where we often sit and talk. The Lord took His usual seat on the
rock, and I began to sing and dance. Then, as He often does, He called me over
to sit by Him.
He began to share some important things with me.
“Daughter, you are special to Me. When Larry Randolph prophesied over you and
told you how special you are to Me, you did not believe him.”
“I did not believe him, Lord, because I wondered how someone like myself could
be so special to You. I marveled at the thought that You had taken notice of me.
I believed You answered so many of my prayers, but I never thought You would
remember me.”
I began to cry as I went on.
“When Pastor Larry prophesied and told me I was Your friend, I was shocked, and
it was hard for me to believe, but now I listen to his tape every day. Each time
I listen and hear him talking about me, my body begins to shake. The anointing
comes, and then I am able to believe that You are going to use me in special
ways. I always wait for You to talk to me each night.”
The Lord listened intently, then responded: “I choose My children who are pure
and obedient--those who put Me first in their lives. You are trying so very hard
to please Me, but you must remember, I look only at the hearts of My children.
You think like a human being. My thinking is different than yours.
“I know it’s tiring for you right now, but you must be patient.
“My daughter, I don’t want you to ever worry about anything. Just leave
everything to Me. As I have told you, this is My book, and it will be done
according to My will.”
I loved these times of sweet communion with the Lord. I felt very much like Mary
who willingly sat at the Lord’s footstool to learn His ways. Martha, on the
other hand, was always trying hard to please Him, and she was filled with
anxiety, jealousy and turmoil. I decided that I wanted to be like Mary from that
moment on.
Martha, so worried and fretful, had remarked: “Lord,
do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to
help me” (Luke
10:40). The Lord answered: “Martha, Martha,
you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and
Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her”
(Luke
10:41-42).
Yes, I determined I would be like Mary instead of Martha. I have chosen the
“good part” that will never be taken away from me, which is a personal
relationship with Jesus Christ. Nothing in all the world is more important than
that!
I wanted to have my mind renewed so that I could see things from a heavenly
instead of an earthly perspective. The Lord was helping me achieve this goal. I
remembered what the apostle Paul had said in the book of Romans:
For those who
live according to the things of the flesh set their minds on the things of the
flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For
to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law
of God, nor indeed can be. So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please
God.
--ROMANS
8:5-8
To be
spiritually minded truly is life and peace, and every time I went to heaven with
the Lord I knew what this meant. I determined to take the heavenly perspective
back to earth with me, to continue building on my relationship with the Lord and
to let Him renew my mind.
Back on earth this morning, we sat on the beach for a while, and the Lord said,
“You saw many things in heaven.”
“Yes, Lord, and these visits are so enjoyable that they’re all I can think
about. My mind stays in heaven, not on earth.”
“I know, My daughter.”
“I don’t really have my own life anymore, Lord. Since the first moment I spent
in Your presence, I’ve changed. I’m sure if my husband were not a Christian, he
would have left me long ago.
“I lived for You before I saw Your presence and before I went to heaven, but
now--even when I sleep--each time I wake up I sense Your presence with me. The
only thing I can think of now is the book You want me to write. I am honored to
do this for You, Lord. Thank You for entrusting me with such an important
responsibility. I always want to do my best to make You happy.”
“I know, My daughter. Be patient, and remember that I love you.”
He stood up to leave, gave me a hug and vanished. The supernatural shaking in my
body ceased.
HEAVEN, A PLACE OF WORSHIP
I couldn’t comprehend the grand beauty of these gorgeous flowers. How can any
flowers be this beautiful? I wondered.
“Would you like a flower, My daughter?” the Lord inquired.
“Yes, I have always loved flowers.”
He picked an exquisitely shaped yellow one and placed it in my hand. I held onto
it all the way through this visit to heaven.
After an incredibly long journey, we arrived at a huge and beautiful mansion.
The palatial structure was situated at the end of the road, in a region where
the ground was white and shiny, and multitudes of flowers could be seen
everywhere.
We went to the back of the mansion, and I noticed flowers everywhere, as far as
my eyes could see. It was indescribably wonderful. Then the Lord escorted me
back to the front of the building.
We walked through the doorway, into a spacious corridor. All of a sudden, the
interior of the home became dark. The Lord disappeared. I felt very much alone
and somewhat frightened. I began to cry.
Just as quickly as it had darkened, the room was filled with the most radiant of
lights I had ever seen. The room was so attractively furnished, arranged and
decorated, and I was stunned by its brightness and beauty.
Then I noticed steps leading to a platform where the Lord was sitting. He was
dressed in pure gold. His golden crown glistened in the light, and His golden
robe sparkled and shone. His face was very bright, and I couldn’t tell what He
looked like.
Then the room filled with people who wore white gowns and silver crowns. They
bowed in the Lord’s presence, and I did the same. It seemed as if the room began
to expand in order to accommodate the rising number of people of all colors and
types. It was a moment of sacred worship and adoration before the Lord.
Then they all disappeared as if they were in a video, and the Lord came toward
me, wearing His regular white gown.
“Daughter, look around,” He said.
I did so, taking in everything I could see. It was the biggest room I’d ever
been in--like a majestic ballroom that could contain countless thousands of
people. The walls sparkled with jewels and gems, and the floor was made of
immaculate white marble.
“They worship Me. They worship Me continually,” the Lord said, explaining why
the people were there.
I immediately thought of a particular passage of Scripture that relates to
worship:
All nations
whom You have made shall come and worship before You, O Lord, and shall glorify
your name. For You are great, and do wondrous things; you alone are God.
--Psalms
86:9-10
“May
I worship You with them when I come back to heaven to be with Your forever?” I
asked.
The Lord chuckled and said, “Of course, My daughter.”
That’s all He said. I must admit I had felt rather intimidated by His appearance
as He sat on the throne in all His radiant glory. And as we walked together, I
felt a bit uncomfortable with Him because the vision of Him sitting on His
throne left me with a scary feeling.
When He is with me, He looks entirely different. When He’s with me He is like a
normal man, except I can’t see His face with my eyes, but my mind can tell what
He looks like. He is loving and sweet, gentle and so understanding.
The uncomfortable feeling alternated with moments of joy as we changed and went
to the pond. I began to sing and dance, as usual, and the Lord took His
customary seat on the rock. Flashbacks of the Lord’s austere presence on the
throne would steal my joy from me from time to time, but I endeavored to keep on
dancing joyfully.
“Come here, My daughter,” He called.
I began to cry because I knew the visit would soon be over. “I don’t want to
leave You, Lord.”
“The place I showed you, Choo Nam, is where all My people will gather to worship
Me. I will never let anyone on earth hurt you. If you were not such a special
daughter, I could not bring you to heaven to show you all the things you have
seen.”
It was the reassuring message I needed to hear. The Lord’s love for me was
dispelling all my fears. The discomfort I had felt earlier was gone, but I
responded to the Lord’s uplifting message in my usual way.
“I’m nothing, Lord.”
He rebuked me.
“Don’t ever say that again. You are very special to Me. You must believe this. I
had to choose the right daughter for this important work, and you are the one
I’ve chosen. I want you to have the best possible life on earth until the last
day arrives. I will never leave you and I will always look after you. My
daughter, I love you.”
His tender words of love and comfort broke my heart. I wept profusely. It was a
moment of cleansing, healing and catharsis, and I felt fully renewed.
Heaven, I now know, is a place of great joy. It is designed to be enjoyed by us.
That is its purpose. As the Westminster Catechism states, the chief end of man
is “to glorify God and to enjoy him forever.” The closer I get to Jesus on this
earth, the more I am able to enjoy my life. His love casts out all fear.
Yes, heaven is so real.
Chapter
13
Angels in Heaven and Earth
“I
will be to Him a Father, and He shall
be to Me a Son...Let all the angels of God worship Him.”
And of the angels He says: “Who makes His angels spirits
and His ministers a flame of fire.”
--Hebrews
1:5-7
MY SUPERNAL EXPERIENCES with Jesus and the heavenly home that all true believers
will one day enjoy opened my eyes to several spiritual truths. I began to
realize that in the same way God had created us in His own image, He had created
earth in the image of heaven. This was thrilling to me--to know that the most
beautiful things we enjoy on earth will be a part of our eternal existence.
God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according
to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds
of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping
thing that creeps on the earth” (Genesis
1:26). God gave us a beautiful earth, filled with fish, birds and cattle,
and He wanted us to take dominion over it. In heaven, as I’ve already mentioned,
there are fish, birds and cattle as well. His creation was marvelous in every
respect--a place for us to enjoy forever.
But Satan came, and, in his pride and envy, he tempted the first people to
disobey God. He had lost his right to eternal glory in heaven because of his
sin. In a similar vein, Adam and Eve were banned from their earthly paradise
forever, and those who do not obey God in this life will be banned from the
heavenly paradise. The Lord has emphasized this to me over and over again.
I often wondered whom the Us refers to in
Genesis 1:26, and now I understand it to mean the Holy Trinity. Many people,
like me, are having intriguing experiences with angels in these last days.
Angels are visiting us in the same way they did in ancient times. They are
assuring people of the love of God, and they are warning them of things that are
soon to come. As Jesus has told me so often, we truly are in the last days.
Angels are His messengers. I have met one of them, and they are wonderful beings
who radiate the love and glory of God. They enjoy worshiping the Father in
heaven, and they obey Him by sharing His message with us on earth.
I love the holy angels of God, and I believe they are with me even as I write.
The Lord told me that I have personal angels surrounding me. We must never
forget God’s angelic promise: “For He shall give
His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. They shall bear you up
in their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone” (Psalms
91:11).
ON TOP OF THE CLOUDS
After changing, we walked across the golden bridge and onto the road we normally
took. Eventually we turned to the left and began walking along a wide, white
road that was lined with huge, leafy trees. The leaves were brightly colored
orange.
We walked for quite a distance and then turned onto a rocky road that twisted
and turned through high rocks. It led to a high bridge that stretched between
two mountains. After crossing this bridge, we climbed a mountain and looked at
the scene before us.
We were above the clouds. In fact, everywhere I looked there were clouds. The
Lord said, “We are on top of the clouds.”
Clouds have symbolic importance to the Lord. The Scripture tells us when He
returns that “the dead in Christ will rise first.
Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the
clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.
Therefore comfort one another with these words” (1
Thessalonians 4:17-18). The Book of the Revelation also mentions clouds: “Behold,
He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, and they also who pierced
Him” (Revelations
1:7; 14:14).
It was another awe-inspiring moment in heaven. I was glad to know that there
will be clouds in heaven because I’ve always found them to be so peaceful and
lovely. I remember, as a little girl, wondering what it would be like to rise
above the clouds, and now I knew. It was a spectacular vista that the Lord and I
were enjoying.
I wondered if we were going to take flight above the soft, billowing clouds that
seemed to be so far from where we were standing. I don’t really know why He
showed me the clouds. So many people ask me, “Why does the Lord show you?” I
don’t usually know the answer to their questions.
All I know is that He seems to take great pleasure in showing the heavenly
kingdom to me. I suspect He wants us to know that heaven is a lot like earth,
only so very much better.
One thing is for sure--He is Almighty God, and I know that everything He shows
me is very important to Him. The fact that He takes the time to personally
escort me on tours of the kingdom is overwhelming to me, but those experiences
and their related messages are more important to me than life itself.
I literally burn with a spiritual passion to share my experiences with other
mortals who need to know and understand, and by being a representative of
humanity I can become a vessel through which the Father can pour out His great
love for His people. We are such a fortunate generation. God is on the verge of
moving in spectacular ways. The Lord will be returning very soon.
BELIEVE IN HEAVEN
The central core of the message is this: “Rejoice
and be exceeding glad, for great is your reward in heaven” (Matthew
5:12). The hope of heaven is the joy of earth.
After our visit to the mountaintop, above the clouds of glory, the Lord took me
back to the white building where we changed our clothing. Abraham was there to
greet us, and he spoke with the Lord for several minutes while I stood silently
and reflected on the view atop the clouds.
Then the Lord went to change, and Abraham came over to me. He put his hand on my
back and said, “The Lord has shown you a lot of the kingdom.” Abraham is a very
tall man with a long beard.
I nodded, and a beautiful angel came to escort me into the dressing room.
Wearing my heavenly crown and robe, the Lord and I walked toward the pond.
Immediately I began to sing.
The Lord took His place on the rock, and I started to dance, but I could not
continue. A heavy sadness came over me, and I began to cry. I sensed that the
Lord would not be bringing me to the pond after this visit, and this caused me
to grow very disconsolate.
By this time, I was sobbing profusely. The Lord, who knows all our thoughts and
feelings, called for me to come over next to Him. I didn’t want to obey, because
I thought I knew what He was going to tell me--that we would not be returning to
the pond.
He called me again, and I reluctantly obeyed. I sat next to Him, held His arm
and continued to weep.
“Lord,” I said, “I feel You are not going to bring me here any more. Please
don’t let me go, because I will miss You so much.” I squeezed His arm and held
it tightly.
“My precious daughter, you are right. I don’t want to bring you here until the
last day. You know that will be soon, so be patient until that time. I have
shown you enough of heaven to tell the world, but I still have things to show
you on earth.
“I will bring you to the beach and talk with you there, so I do not want you to
cry any more. I will be with you everywhere. Anytime you want to see Me, I will
be there and you will see Me. I will protect you from all the evil things on the
earth.
“Daughter, I know in your heart that you always want to help the needy. I will
bless you abundantly so you will be able to help anyone you want to help.”
“Thank you, Lord. I want that so much. I really want to help the needy.”
“That is one of the reasons I love you so much, My daughter. When you return to
the kingdom to be here forever, I will bring you to this pond. You will always
be My special daughter. I do not want you to cry for Me any more. I want you to
be happy every day while you are on the earth.
“Thank you for being patient and doing all this work for Me. I want you and your
husband to serve Me until the end of the days. This book you are writing for
Me--just complete it, and you will be given guidance. Do not worry about
anything.
“I want My children to read this book, because so many of them have doubts about
heaven. I want them to believe there is a heaven and to live pure and obedient
lives so they can come into My kingdom.
“This book is about all My words and the kingdom I have prepared for whoever
wants to come. Everything is already prepared.
“This book must be written by a Spirit-filled person. My daughter, if you were
not under the special power of my Holy Spirit, I could never use you for this
work. As I said before, I have been preparing you for a long time for this work,
because I know I am coming soon, and I want My children to know that soon I will
be coming for them. My precious daughter, I always want you to remember this
pond.”
His words stirred me deeply. My heart actually ached with love for my Lord. He
stood up, and I knew it was time for us to leave. I continued to cry, but my
heart was reassured with the knowledge I would be with the Lord forever and that
He would always be with me on earth.
At the dressing room, an angel of the Lord embraced me. It was so exhilarating
to be in a place where so much love, compassion and understanding were always
present. As I changed my clothing, I surmised that both Abraham and the angel
knew this would be my last visit to heaven. As I walked out of the changing
room, the angel hugged me once more.
This angel had blond hair, flowing white robes and a face that was tender and
warm. The angel smiled at me as I walked toward the Lord.
We returned to earth where we sat on the seashore, and the Lord reminded me of
the things He had said at the heavenly pond. He told me He would never leave me
or forsake me. He said we would meet on the beach. He reminded me to write down
everything He shows me and tells me.
As He left, my sadness lifted. I believed His words. I claimed His promises. A
passage of Scripture spoke volumes to my heart: “Go
therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of
the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all
things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end
of the age” (Matthew
28:19-20).
I understood what the disciples must have felt when they knew Jesus was leaving
them and going to heaven. He reassured them with the same words He said to me. I
knew He would always be with me and His angels would be watching over me as I
endeavored to help fulfill the words of His Great Commission.
I will fear
no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You
prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with
oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of
my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
--Psalms
23:4-6
I
truly believe the words of
Psalms 23.
PRECIOUS MEMORIES
I spent most of the morning and afternoon of April 8 singing heavenly songs,
meditating, and trying to pray more than usual because I didn’t know when I
would be able to see the Lord again. I do this each morning, but on that morning
I spent many hours in continual prayer, worship and meditation on the Word of
God. Since I’ve been a Christian, prayer has been my life. In this way the Lord
is in my life every minute.
That particular morning was a very sad occasion for me because I was thinking
about not being able to go to heaven with my Lord until the last day.
Around 1 P.M. that afternoon I began to feel very sad again. I was remembering
that I wouldn’t be with the Lord in heaven anymore. Being with the Lord was the
happiest experience of my whole life. No words can truly explain the joy I felt
while on those visits to heaven. Although I had felt exhausted during those
months, I had been spiritually rejuvenated.
I began to weep. The firm, strong voice of the Lord caught my attention. He
said, “My daughter, I told you not to cry for Me any more.”
I tried to stop the tears but couldn’t.
“Lord, I’m sorry. I only wish you would take me to heaven with you.”
I wanted Him to take me right then because I did not care about anything in this
world any more. The thought of being in heaven with Jesus preoccupied all my
thoughts. I openly expressed this to the Lord.
“I don’t want to wait,” I said.
His rebuke stung my heart: “My precious daughter, I’ve already told you that I
need you to do My work on earth. Be patient.”
The tone of His voice reflected anger. He went on: “I am coming sooner than
everyone thinks. Just remember that I will never leave you. You need rest.”
With that, He departed. My burden had been taken from me, even though I still
wanted to be with the Lord in heaven. All fear of death had been removed from me
because I knew that death would mean the beginning of eternal life in heaven.
Sometimes I even wished to die, but now I recommitted myself to fulfilling the
mission Jesus had given me.
In the meantime, I had many precious memories to recall and relive. My mind
remembers everything I saw in heaven--every road we walked along, the buildings
we entered, the mountains we climbed, the angels, Abraham, the clouds, the
rivers, the animals, the flowers, the trees, the birds, the rocks, the sea, the
lake, the ponds, the people, and the wonderful peace and joy of it all.
I will never again be like I was when I thought I wanted to enjoy this earth for
as many years as possible--to live to a ripe old age and to travel here and
there. I just want to be with the Lord more than anything. I know heaven is so
real, and more importantly, I know Jesus is always there. I love Him more than
my life, and I want everyone to believe in Him and to know there is a heaven
already prepared for them.
I agree with the psalmist, who wrote:
Because Your
lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You. Thus I will bless
you while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name...When I remember You on
my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches. Because You have been my help,
therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice. My soul follows close
behind You; Your right hand upholds me.
--Psalms
63:3-8
I
used to wonder about these things, and sometimes I struggled to believe, but now
I know that I know that I know. There is a heaven, and it is our true home. The
Lord had shown me the bodies of water in heaven so many times, and He had told
me: “Anyone’s heart that is not as pure as the water and does not live by My
Word will not enter My kingdom.”
He repeated this time and time again, so I know it’s important. He also said:
“Many will not come to the kingdom because they do not live by My Word. That is
why I showed you the people wearing the sand-colored and gray-colored robes.”
I knew that I didn’t know anything about writing books, and I knew very little
about God’s Word, except for the importance of being obedient and fearing the
Lord, but He had told me not to worry. I am finally learning how to surrender
all my worries to Him, because I know He cares about me. I want to do my best to
please the Lord at all times.
HEAVEN IS
SO
In customary fashion, He took my hand, and I then saw my transformed body
walking with Him on the beach. We headed toward the rocks where we often sit.
As we walked, I said: “I miss being with You, Lord. It’s now been eight days
since You last took me to heaven.”
He listened, and I knew He understood, but He did not speak for a while. We
continued walking, and then we sat down on the rocks. The Lord said, “I’ve
missed you also.”
I began singing in the spirit. The songs come forth, and I have no control over
them when I am with the Lord. This made me realize that the Lord loves song and
dance. When I sing, He looks at my face and He looks happy. But this time He
interrupted, “Daughter, I must talk to you.”
I was still caught up in my singing, so He repeated, “I must talk to you.”
“I’m sorry, Lord.”
“I see that My book is doing well. Did you write down the name of the book that
I gave you?”
“Yes, Lord.”
“I told you I will take care of everything.”
Trying to come up with a fitting title for the book had been quite a chore. It
just seemed as if the right title would not come forth. Then, during a prayer
time of the preceding week, I asked the Lord for the title. As I was praying in
the Spirit, the words heaven is so real kept emanating from my spirit over and
over again. As a matter of fact, I couldn’t stop saying them.
Great peace came to me when I realized this was the Lord’s title for His
book--Heaven Is So Real!--and what could be a better title? This is precisely
the message, the theme, the plot of this book. This is what Jesus wants people
to know.
“Whoever wants to come to My kingdom must believe and prepare for My coming,”
the Lord continued. “It will be much sooner than they think.
“Even faithful Christians doubt that there really is a kingdom of heaven. I want
all of My doubting children to believe My kingdom is real. This will lead them
to be more faithful, obedient and pure of heart so that they can enter My
kingdom.”
NO
Without faith
it is impossible to please Him, for he who come to God must believe that He is,
and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
--HEBREWS
11:6
Faith
comes from hearing the Word of God, as Paul points out: “So
then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans
10:17). God wants us to believe His Word, and His Word points us to heaven.
Jesus said, “If you abide in Me, and My words
abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you”
(John
15:7). The Word of God imparts faith to our hearts so we can reach out in
faith when we pray, and thereby receive answers to our prayers.
This is what happened when I asked God for the title of His book. He heard my
prayer and answered it. He is such a great and glorious God, and His heaven is
so real!
The Lord continued: “I will bring all who live with My Word into the kingdom,
but the road to the kingdom is not an easy road.
“Daughter, you keep asking why I chose you for this work. I will tell you again.
You are the right daughter for this book. I know you will do everything I tell
you to do, no matter how hard it is for you.
“You will be very surprising to many people, because I chose a daughter instead
of a son for this End-Time work. I realize many daughters are more pure-hearted
than sons and are very pleasing to Me. Through you many daughters will be happy.
I plan to give a special anointing to many daughters for End-Time work, and they
must prepare to receive it.
“I want you to write down exactly what I show you and tell you. Nothing more and
nothing less. After this is done, you will receive special gifts to serve Me,
and you will be a blessing to My people. I will also bless you more than you
want.”
“Lord, the only blessing I want is to make You happy. I do not need anything
because You have given me everything I need or want on this earth. Now, if I can
serve You greatly, that will make me happier than anything, and I want my whole
family to serve You and be willing to give their lives for You.”
“That is why I love you so much, daughter,” He said, and added: “Be sure to use
Pastor Randolph’s prophetic words in this book. And remember, I will bring you
back here again.”
We stood up, walked down to the sand, and looked out at the Pacific Ocean.
Before ascending, He said, “Write down what I tell you.”
I held Him tightly as we embraced. I did not want Him to leave, but I knew it
was necessary. I knew heaven is so real and that I had nothing to worry about.
Throughout all eternity I would be with Him.
Chapter
14
Walking in the Word
If
you abide in Me, and My words abide in you,
you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.
By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit;
so you will be My disciples. As the Father loved Me,
I also have loved you; abide in My love.
--John
15:7-9
WHILE KEEPING THE morning watch in prayer and meditation on April 18, the Lord
gave me a very special anointing. This was the signal that He would be arriving
soon, and, as I expected, after fifteen minutes or so I saw Him sitting by the
window of my bedroom where He usually sits. I also saw my transformed body
sitting next to Him. Spiritual songs from deep within my spirit responded to His
presence.
As I sang, I held the Master’s hand, and I began to look for the scars in His
palms by trying to turn His hand over, but He would not permit me to do this. He
seemed particularly happy on this occasion, and He reminded me, “I do not want
to see you crying any more.”
The Lord shared several important things with me that day.
“My daughter, I never want you to worry about anything concerning this work,” He
started. “I will take care of everything. Just be happy for Me, My daughter. I
want you to put your picture on the cover of the book.”
“Lord, You always surprise me. You always make me feel so happy.”
“I know all your needs before you ask Me, but I never want My children to stop
asking when they need something.”
His words reminded me of something I had been reading in the Bible that very
morning: “But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For
they think that they will be heard for their many words. Therefore do not be
like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him”
(Matthew 6:7-8).
In this passage of the Bible, through His great model prayer known as The Lord’s
Prayer, Jesus goes on to teach us how to pray. It is an effective outline for
all intercessory and personal prayer, and I use its principles whenever I go
before the throne of grace in worship, intercession and supplication. I always
claim God’s promises, such as Philippians 4:19: “And my God shall supply all
your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” And on this
particular spring morning the Master was reminding me of these precious truths.
After delivering this message about prayer, the Lord stood up and my transformed
body stood with Him. I watched the Lord touch the head of my transformed body.
He departed, my transformed body disappeared, and the shaking of my natural body
ceased.
A VISION OF MANY BOOKS
“I love You too, Lord.”
We went up to the rocks where we usually sit as we look out over the mighty
Pacific Ocean. As we sat down, I began to sing. Then I cried for joy. I held the
Lord’s arm, and He gently patted my hand with His right hand.
“My daughter, I must show you something.”
The unusual voice that accompanies the supernatural visions the Lord gives to me
came forth. Then I had a vision of a bookstore filled with books, and I wondered
why there were so many books there. My eyes were drawn to one particular book.
Its cover had a golden background with a castle at the top--a magnificent castle
like the one I saw in heaven. The title was in the middle of the page--Heaven Is
So Real--in bold, compelling letters. At the bottom of the cover there was a
cloud, a soft billowing one like those I had seen from heaven’s mountain.
I was taken aback by this vision of the book. Even more startling, I began to
see a multitude of books flying through the air, and people on the ground were
stretching and jumping in an effort to catch them.
The vision then evaporated, and I began to ponder its importance. The Lord
explained, “I told you I will take care of everything for you, daughter. Do not
worry about anything any more.”
He had shown me the finished product of the book that was occupying so much of
my time and attention. It was beautiful, and its cover was so alluring. More
important, He had shown me how desperate many people are to know the truth about
heaven, and I realized emphatically that my book would be the means whereby they
could really know.
“Lord, I trust everything You tell me,” I said, “but I can’t help thinking about
this.”
“My daughter, the book has to be done in My time and by My will. I want you to
relax completely about it. I know you do not really have your own life now
because you are so preoccupied with the book, but some things cannot be hurried.
They have to be accomplished in the right time. I want you to learn to be
patient. I want all of My children to be happy on this earth.”
“Lord, no matter how hard it is, I enjoy every minute of my time that I am
spending on Your book. It’s not hard to write down Your wonderful words. The
Holy Spirit is guiding me in every word I write; I could never do it on my own.”
The hard part, I must admit, was in the waiting. Yet the Lord was faithful to
every word He spoke to me. His Word is eternally true. As Isaiah testified: “So
shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void,
but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for
which I sent it” (Isaiah
55:11). And I knew that the same thing would hold true for the book He had
asked me to write for Him. It will not return to Him void. It will prosper, and
it will accomplish the purposes He has for it to accomplish.
His presence, His voice, His touch, His words all were very reassuring to me and
gave me great peace. I knew it was His book, not mine, and He would take care of
every aspect of it, from the writing to the cover design to the printing,
marketing and distribution. It will be a wonderful work that will arrest people
with its depiction of the glories of heaven.
The Lord stood up, walked down to the edge of the ocean where we started from,
and said, “I love you, My precious daughter.”
He didn’t hug me this time. Then He turned and walked away.
“EVERYTHING IS READY!”