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Thursday, November 02, 2006 

HEAVEN BOUND: A GUIDE FOR TRAVELERS

1. ACCOMMODATIONS

Arrangements for first-class accommodation have been made in advance.

"In my Father's house are many rooms. I am going there to prepare aplace for you."(John 14:2).

2. PASSPORTS

Persons seeking entry will not be permitted past the gates without havingproper papers/credentials and having their names registered with the rulingAuthority.

"Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what isshameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb'sbook of life". (Revelation 21:27).

3. DEPARTURE TIMES


The exact date of departure has not been announced. Travelers are advised tobe prepared to leave at short notice.

"It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his ownauthority. (Acts 1:7).

4. TICKETS


Your ticket is a written pledge that guarantees your journey. It should beclaimed and its promises kept firmly in hand.

"I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent mehas eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from deathto life." (John 5:24).

5. CUSTOMS

Only one declaration is required while going through customs.

"That if you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in yourheart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."

(Romans 10:9).

6. IMMIGRATION

All passengers are classified as immigrants, since they are taking uppermanent residence in a new country. The quota is unlimited.

"......they were longing for a better country-a heavenly one..........he hasprepared a city for them." (Hebrews 11:16).

7. LUGGAGE


No luggage whatsoever is necessary.

"For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it."(1 Timothy 6:7).

8. AIR PASSAGE

Travelers going directly by air are advised to watch daily for indicationsof imminent departure.

"After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up togetherwith them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be withthe Lord forever." (1 Thessalonians 4:17).

9. VACCINATION AND INOCULATION

Injections are not needed, as diseases are unknown at the destination.

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death ormourning or crying or pain....." (Revelation 21:4).

10. CURRENCY


Supplies of currency may be forwarded ahead to await the passenger'sarrival. Deposit your heart, mind/soul & life.

"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do notdestroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal." (Matthew 6:20).

11. CLOTHING

A complete and appropriate new wardrobe is provided for each traveler.

"...For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in arobe of righteousness...." (Isaiah 61:10).

12. TIME CHANGES


Resetting of watches will not be necessary to adjust to any/night schedule.

"The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory ofGod gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp........for there will be nonight there." (Revelations 21:23,25).

13. RESERVATIONS

Booking is now open. Apply at once.

".......now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation." (2Corinthians 6:2)

14. CORONATION CEREMONY

The highlight of the journey is the welcoming reception and coronation whichawait the arrival.

"Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord,the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, butalso to all who have longed for his appearing." (2 Timothy 4:8).

--Author Unknown--
Wishing all friends who observed the feast of All Saints, Nov. 1, and the commemoration of the faithful departed on All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2 a very blessed and peaceful day always.
Warmest regards from family PurpleCocos.

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