“When we think of Heaven, we automatically think of a panoramic view of total paradise. Our intellect, our imagination, our artistic nature, develops a vision of total loveliness, grandeur, almost inconceivable in concept.
Even this panoramic feeling, and wishful thinking, is far from the full concept Heaven is. Our looking forward to being a part of such a Magnificent Place, topping this with the Presence of God, how can we allow ourselves the slightest moment or act of impurity?
While we live on earth, we enjoy beautiful things. We are attracted to panoramic views of the mountains, the sea, and of many different places, things, and it is restful to our whole being. Many times we feel we cannot get enough of the view, and sometimes even wish we could stay to enjoy it a longer period of time. Sometimes we wish it never had to go away, because we found in it the peace and tranquility that our physical and our mental needed, and its very presence gave us Spiritual strength, comforting and intimate with God, feeling His Presence everywhere.
Again, how can we, in our experience with such a feeling, forget so soon what has been promised to us if we will but obey God’s Commandments and seek purity?
The next time you see a panoramic view, restful, peaceful, tranquil, radiating a Higher Being, projecting consolation, hope, restfulness and peace, do not forget that when we enter the Kingdom of Heaven, the time will not be fleeting or temporary, or just a vision, It will be permanent for All Eternity.”
