The Portal is a place in heaven where loved ones of the departed already in heaven are allowed to view the significant events in the their families' lives like marriage, birth. There is rejoicing when someone turns to Jesus.
"We finally approached the portal itself, which was
magnificent. It seemed that when you walked up to it, you were looking over a
balcony. The carvings on the rails and posts were finely detailed and wonderful
to touch. The atmosphere inside was charged with excitement and at the same
time, you were filled with awe. The light inside the structure was somewhat
subdued, so that your attention was drawn to the portal and your viewing would
not be interfered with. As always, the presence of God saturated everything and
everyone. This was overwhelming to me, but perhaps that was because I was not a
permanent resident. It is always difficult to focus on one thing in Heaven,
because you do not just experience what you are seeing, and there are always
aromas present together with indescribable music. It stirs you and all you can
do is begin to declare God’s goodness.
It was extremely exciting to be there and I shall never
forget the expressions of love, joy, surprise and victory I saw on the faces of
the people. They were allowed to see significant events in their family’s lives,
such as marriages, births, celebrations and especially when they accepted Jesus
as their Savior. How good of God to bless them, so that they can still be a part
of the lives of those they left on earth.
Many people were leaning forward, whispering and gesturing to
those that had accompanied them to view. There were hundreds present at the time
I visited, but everyone saw something different
— it is one of the wonders of Heaven — to have the ability to
show everyone their specific families on earth all at the same time! There would
be normal conversation, until someone on earth became a Christian, and then
there was wild rejoicing and celebration. Everyone would congratulate the family
whose loved one had come to believe in Jesus. It is the most exciting thing that
happens at the portal.
Another exciting event is when a loved one comes home to
Heaven. As soon as they realize that they are on their way, they race out to the
Gate to greet them."
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