Jubilance

Chapter 12

As Jules was thinking, Meredith returned.

"Hello, Juliette," she said.

"Hello," Jules responded. "Meredith, I have a question."

"Ask."

"Well, I guess, I was wondering," stammered Jules, "do I get to decide?"

"Do you get to decide whether you stay or leave the world is what you're asking?" Asked Meredith.

"Yes."

"Well," began Meredith, "everyone gets to make a decision about their life, and that decision is whether they will accept God's grace in Jesus' redemption or not. So, Juliette, you get to decide your final destination, which you had decided young. Very good. Keep living for God. You are His child, and you are going to Heaven."

"Good, good," said Jules. "I'm very grateful for Jesus taking my own sin upon Himself. I'm thankful God loves me despite my sin."

"Praise God for His grace, forever!" Cheered Meredith joyfully as several other Angels appeared to join Meredith in praise.

Soon, Jules found herself worshiping with them. "Worthy is the lamb who was slain! Worthy is the King who conquered the grave!"

As soon as she and the Angels finished up, all of them but Meredith left. Meredith smiled. "I love to worship our God. It is simply amazing we can go before the Father and praise Him!"

"I agree," smiled Juliette. "Meredith?"

"Yes, Juliette?"

"Am I going to Heaven soon?" She asked. "Or will I stay here? Do I get to decide?"

"You get to decide only if God gives you permission to. But so far, He hasn't asked you to choose. So that means you must continually pray for God's will," said Meredith. "God did ask me though, to take you into Heaven with me."

"To stay?" Asked Jules, excited but nervous at the same time.

"No," said Meredith, "that's not the plan as of now. God wants you to experience Heaven. He wants you to remember your faith no matter what. Also, if you do remain on earth for a while longer, you can tell others what you have witnessed."

"What if I go back but can't tell others what I witnessed?" Asked Juliette. "What if I'm in a vegetative state and can't do anything? I'm so scared to be like that."

"Pray for healing," advised Meredith.

Jules nodded, understanding.

Meredith reached out her hand to Juliette. It radiated light off of the room. "Are you ready to go?"

"Yes," Jules reached back.