Imitation of Christ - Part III

Our final home

Christ

My child, let not the labors which you have undertaken for My sake crush you, nor cause you to lose heart.

Whatever happens, have confidence that My promise will be your strength and consolation. I will reward you beyond all limits and measure.

Labor perseveringly in My vineyard, and I Myself will be your reward. Eternal life is worth all these combats and more. Peace shall come at a time known only to the Lord. It will not last a day or a night as we calculate time; there will be light everlasting, infinite glory, unbroken peace and undisturbed rest.

If we could only see the saints in heaven and in what great glory they now rejoice, how we would humble ourselves to the dust.

If you are really eager to get to heaven , you will relish with joy the struggles and conflicts of this world. Where I am with all My Saints, here in the kingdom of My Father, is where you will remain safe and at rest after your tribulations in this world are at an end.

Disciple

O blessed mansion of the heavenly city ! How bright is the day of eternity ! There no darkness ever obscures, for God, the high Truth , illumines and makes all clear.

I think of heavenly things. Blessed are those who abandon all created things for love of You, O Lord. Then with a serene conscience they may offer pure prayer to You.