August 27, 2003
Jesus. Direction for our Times, Irealnd
Today I wish to speak to My children about heaven. Heaven is real, dear ones. It is a place and I am there. Most of your deceased family members are here along with all of the saints and many others whom you have not met. There is great fel- lowship in heaven, particularly among souls who served Me in similar ways. You will feel no pain or fatigue here, but, at times, you will rest in ideas and concepts so that you can learn them. You see, My children, your learning continues and the quenching of the thirst for knowledge is a part of heaven because everyone is able to learn about any topic that sparks their curiosity. You can then build on that and graduate to even deeper levels of knowl- edge and knowing. This does not feel like school. It is joy and wonder. It is inno- cence and love. It is coming into the mys- tery of your universe in such a way that you then help to direct the universe.
My children, because of your limited understanding, which is necessary while you remain on earth, I cannot tell you every- thing. But I wanted to share this glimpse of heaven with you and I will continue to part the curtains, as it were, so that you understand where you are going. It is good to know your destination so that you know how to prepare. I, your Jesus, am helping you prepare. If you listen to Me and prepare well, you will be ready for heaven when it is time to come here. In this way, the day of your earthly death will be the best day of your life. Believe Me, My children, when I tell you that all of Us here in heaven await your com- ing. We are linked to you.
My children on earth like to think that holiness is some- one else’s call. If you are listening to Me now, you understand that holiness is your call. If your destination is heaven, and of course it should be, then you must begin your preparation now. You would hardly travel to a foreign country without learn- ing at least something about what you will want and need there. So take heed when I tell you that you will want to practice the virtues while you remain on earth. Try to view it as learning to speak the heavenly language before your arrival here.
I want to tell you, My children, that the
saints, everyone here, clamors to assist
you now. You are living in dark times and
many of you have fallen into a spiritual
sleep. I am preparing to make a loud
noise, in a manner of speaking, to awaken your world. Better for you, My child, that
you open your eyes gently now and begin
to serve from love and obedience, as
opposed to fear. If you follow Me now, you
will nearly eradicate fear from your life. I
felt stabs of human fear for fleeting
moments, as in the Garden and when I
was condemned to death. But My faith
and knowledge assured Me that man
could hurt My body, but My soul remained
intact, belonging to God and this heavenly world.
It will be the same for you, children. You will fear nothing. Addition- ally, if you follow Me, you will receive extraordinary graces to deal with any- thing that frightens you. I will manage any fears you have, both now and in the future, and this is another solemn prom- ise I make to you. Also, I give you permission to be like small children, often saying to their parents, “You promised!”
It will be the same for you, children. You will fear nothing. Addition- ally, if you follow Me, you will receive extraordinary graces to deal with any- thing that frightens you. I will manage any fears you have, both now and in the future, and this is another solemn prom- ise I make to you. Also, I give you permission to be like small children, often saying to their parents, “You promised!”