June 2 – Life Beyond Life
John 11:25: Jesus said, ” I am the Resurrection and the Life.”
Jesus said, “I am the door to Life.” Here is the astounding testimony of Dr. Gerry Landry. who had a near-death experience. He shares what he saw in Heaven, and since then, has visited many countries sharing his testimony. This is from the book, Jesus Knew His Name.
Dr. Gerry Landry, M.D. was the cardiovascular staff physician at the University of Texas Health Center. One day, he suffered his own heart attack. His wife and their Christian friends were praying after they prayed, a peace that defies understanding. (Phil. 4:7)“All I remember during the ride to the hospital was calling out the name of Jesus, over and over
But as his wife prayed quietly by his side, his heart suddenly stopped beating. “I became acutely aware of my spirit separating from my body and I died – pronounced ‘clinically dead’ at 4:13 pm.”Immediately he found himself transported to heaven — a place of dazzling beauty!
“A multitude of radiantly beautiful people surrounded me. In spite of the crowd, I looked around and actually recognized some of my late relatives, as well as some historical figures who had preceded me a long time ago. We were in the Eternal Now, without past or future and I was perfectly at ease, full of joy.He felt like he belonged there and it was more real than being on earth. Somehow, he spoke telepathically to the people around him. “Who are you? What are you doing here?“We are those who went on before you, and we welcome you here.”
He soon was overcome by their rapturous adoration of God and was touched by their inexpressible joy, welcoming him into the heavenly realm. Suddenly, a shaft of light pierced the crowd. In the center of the light, a vision of Jesus appeared to him, alive on the cross of Calvary, with the nails through His hands and feet and the wound in His side. His face was bloody from the crown of thorns. This perplexed him, because he knew positively that Jesus rose from the dead, ascended to heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God (Hebrews 12:2)
With eyes full of love and compassion, Jesus looked at him and said, “Gerry, My peace be with you.” Dr. Landry was overwhelmed by the thought that out of the billions God created, He still knew him by name!“In that moment, for the first time, I understood the essence, the completeness, the fullness of the love of God!” he said.
Then the Lord impressed on his heart, Gerry, you are healed. You will have no more pain, no anxiety, no shame, no guilt. I want you to go back. You’ll be home from the hospital in one week. I want you to tell your family, your friends, your fellowships, everyone I will put you in contact with, about My love.Then Jesus instructed him to study the Gospel of John, the first two letters of John and all of Revelation.
John is My friend. He knows all about My love, He said. Dr. Landry did not want to leave His presence. “But even as I protested that I did not want to go back to earth, I sensed my spirit return to my body.” His heart had stopped beating a total of four minutes. He got better and lived for 23 years after this. He traveled to many countries sharing them about God love. He got to know Jesus the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies and whosoever lives and believes in Me will never die.”
From book, “Jesus Knew His Name. “
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