Stand Fast page 10

I notice the square beam that sits on the pillars and on top of the wall. The pillars and beam are translucent, and their
beauty defies words of description. The wall is made so that brightness emanates through it, and it is also so beautiful
that words cannot describe it. As we continue to fly, I see the temple for the 144,000 as well as many other buildings
and mansions. The Herald says that each one is built specifically for each individual and that no two are alike. He tells
about the shelf in each one for a crown. As I look down, I see millions and millions of mansions. I ask the Herald how
many there are. He smiles and says, "One for each of God’s people."

We continue over vast parks and meadows. The beautiful fragrance that I detect of the flowers everywhere is very
exciting. The grass is a rich, vibrant green that moves as if an ocean current. I keep trying to think of words that can
explain the things I see and smell, but there are no words that can do it justice. I see where we are headed and ask
the angel if we are going to the Holy City. He responds, "Yes, I was instructed to bring you there, as I am to show
you something." Up until now, I have only seen the area on the outskirts of the city within the city. I am unable to
find the correct words for the size of everything. I know that the wall of heaven is about 1,500 miles long and that the
holy city within the city is about 700 miles to the center, but the size is overwhelming. Everything is so much larger
than there are words to use.

We are now headed for the Holy City. I start flying faster and faster. There is something about it that draws me there.
Many, many excited angels line up as we quickly approach the great Holy City. As we slow down and get closer to the
ground, I see the most crystal-clear water flowing. Our bodies rotate and our feet gently touch down. We begin
walking and I look at the most beautiful river with the purest water I have ever seen. The flowing water has the sound
of holiness. Further up I see a tree of such beauty. It has two trunks with one on this side of the river and one on the
other side of the river. I notice this tree has many different kinds of fruit. Even the leaves of the tree look delicious.
Again I cannot find the right words to describe what I am seeing. Lining the river are many, many other trees adding
to the beauty of everything. I can see that God loves animals since there are so many walking around. Everywhere I
am seeing a love that has no end.