Review: Are visions for today?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 4, 2014
Roberts Liardon answers that question with a definite "YES!" He was born in 1966 whilst his mother was a student at Oral Roberts University. His childhood years were full of prayer and Bible study. His sister, Priscilla and him were expected to read 4 chapters a day so as to read the Bible through in a year. His dad left when Roberts was between 5 & 6 and so the two siblings were brought up by their mother and grandmother, an Assembly Of God pastor. Both "parents" believed in training up a child in the way he/she should go. They prayed in both English and in tongues. They were taught to honor their elders.There are many biblical examples given of visions. Roberts believes much of the New Age is satan's imitation. Four types of visions:1) Open e.g. John's vision on the Island of Patmos.2) Trance e.g. Peter praying on the roof.3) Inward (dream) e.g. King Nebuchadnezzar's dream.4) Night (dream) e.g. Angel appearing to Joseph.As Roberts has traveled the world, it has become apparent to him that more and more Christians are experiencing the fulfillment of Joel's prophecy."Only God decides when & if we will have visions and dreams - we don't"Roberts had his vision of heaven in 1974, at the age of 8. He didn't begin to share it for another 8 years when he was in High school. God was/is using it to lead more people to HIM.It was summer and Roberts came in to read his daily 4 chapters. He felt himself being pulled through the roof of his house. (2 Cor 12:2 - "caught up in the third Heaven). He arrived at a large gate made of solid pearl. Jesus Christ said to him "This is one of the gates." Roberts describes what he saw, saying that it is still clear in his mind, even today.Jesus took him on a tour of heaven. The streets were paved with gold. "The way we look at wood here on earth is the way Heaven looks at gold - useful and beautiful but nothing out of the ordinary." Even the breezes were filled with the presence of God. Everyone knew his name and that he was just visiting. Everyone looked to be in the prime of life - in their 30's and wearing white robes. He did not see any children where he was taken but talks of other people's visions who have. One example cited is Jesse Duplantis' vision/trip in 1988 when he saw the aborted children.Angels were strong and tall. Jesus was in tears because of the word's unbelief. Whilst in the River of Life, Jesus dunked him and started a water fight. That was pretty impressive to an 8 year old boy. Jesus took time out to play. That day Jesus became his personal friend.One building he went into was full of body parts - "Unclaimed blessings." God does not use sickness and disease to teach us a lesson. He wants us to be whole. Jesus ordained Roberts to His work. Told him to take the hard times as stepping stones. (Great lesson for us all there!) Roberts asks "When was the last time you told God you loved him?"This is just a brief synopsis. There is way more in it than the "glimpse" I have given you.