Have you ever noticed that for some people, setting out on an adventure is an exciting affair, while it can truly be a traumatic experience for others to venture beyond the confines of their usual routines? Yet, it is those who brave the unknown who sometimes are rewarded with truly remarkable encounters.
The prophet Ezekiel described a vision of heaven in which he saw God and the angels (cf Ez 1:2-5; 24-28). This vision of a reality that was previously unknown may very well have caused some people to be filled with dread and foreboding but Ezekiel uses words that portray a very serene experience.
As we move through life, I wonder whether some of us grow anxious or worried about the adventure that lies beyond. Yet for those who believe in the existence of God, this earthly life that we live is a training ground upon which we learn how to relate with others, how to relate with God and how to see ourselves as precious children who are loved. The prospect of encountering God in all His glory, surrounded by the angels should not be a cause for fright; rather, for those who have faith, it is the moment for which we prepare every day as we live our earthly lives. Therefore, be not afraid; rather, think of it as the encounter for which we have waited all our lives.
Have a great day.
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