EIGHTY-EIGHT IS OLD!
Sometime after Christmas, while seated at my computer one day, I was suddenly taken into another place. God said to me, "Eighty-eight is pretty old." He let me see that, "Yes, it IS old."
I always have viewed my age as just another year added, but did not see nor realize just how long it really has been. It does not seem that to me. But when He showed me 88 from His perspective, the journey has been long and weary in many ways.
Then He said this: "Soon it will be time for you to come HOME." When He said the word "HOME,' my heart's fears of eternity and how endless it will be were gone! I've not been afraid to die, but could not get my mind around living forever. It was and still is incomprehensible. But now it is HOME. He is eternal and He is my HOME.
However, there is something He did not say at that time. More than 25 years ago, soon after my baptism in the Holy Spirit, He told me I will go up in the Rapture without dying. I have looked forward to that moment and truth since that day and have confessed the same many times. Yet, God did not tell me if my soon homegoing would be by the upward route or the downward way. I wondered if I had misunderstood Him many years ago.
So, knowing I do not have a long time before I depart, I drew up a list of people with their phone or e-mail addresses, so my family know whom to notify if I die. i want to make it as easy for them as I can.
I don't know how long 'soon' is, either, so I determined to go on living day by day always wondering...that is, until February 13. Yes, it was Friday, but it was a good day for me. A wonderful day!
Late that evening on YouTube, a program by Amir Tsarfati popped up on my screen and I watched it. He spoke about the Rapture, saying that the last necessary event to be fulfilled before it happens has transpired. It can happen any time now. With great clarity and sureness, God confirmed to me that, yes, I am going up in the Rapture alive! I shall not die!
My heart is filled with joy. I am not imagining it. I know His voice! I know I heard and still hear Him correctly. A whole host of people and I are going to suddenly and without warning depart this earth for heaven, where we shall enjoy the beauties Jesus has lovingly prepared for those who know and love Him! And it's going to happen SOON!
I still have burdens for friends who have not turned to Him. One in particular seems unreachable, though outwardly is very 'compliant.' Last night, again on YouTube, came one of Steve Hill's strong messages preached at Brownsville during the revival. The Holy Spirit said to forwrd a link to this friend. I don't know if she will watch it or not. I hope she does and that she responds with repentance and faith toward Jesus. I fear for her soul, otherwise.
Others I have left in His hands, just as He has instructed me to do. He is in control.
I am looking forward to THE day soon approaching. Until that time comes, I shall continue to use the strength and abilities He has given me for Him to accomplish His purposes in and through me. He is so good!