Vision after a pet died

A week ago my beloved Golden Retriever died.  He would have been 3 in a few days and his passing was not expected. I was surprised at the amount of grief I carry and wondered if it would ever lessen.  Yesterday during my quiet time the Lord brought this verse to mind:

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes.  There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” (Rev 21:4).

This verse comes from a description of the City of God, the saint’s final dwelling place with God. The Lord continued, saying that all bonds of love will be unbroken there.  For, as sweet as love is here, that’s how much pain our loss is when someone dies.  But in the City of God we will have uninterrupted love.

Then I saw a vision of God’s City.  My heart swelled as I recognized people from other nations there (Rev 21:26). The vision brought focus onto several beautiful women with their small children, from India. Understanding was given that these women were Hindus who had come to Jesus at death.  This scene was pleasant and happy, and accompanied by the following verse:

“He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, through Whom He also preached to the spirits in prison who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built.” (1 Pet 3:18-20).

The Lord then said “Would I be so unfair?  After My resurrection, would I preach to those who did not know Me and ignore those now who die never having known Me?”

I understood that Jesus and the Father desire all men to be saved and walk in His Kingdom during their lives as this brings glory to both God and Man.  But He is not so unjust as to condemn to hell those who have never been preached the Gospel of Life.  Jesus has rescued many from prison on the death bed, for He is the best preacher of all.

Did I see my dog in the City? Yes I did.  I believe that the Lord gave me this vision so that I could taste of His eternal love.  Though my love for my pet has been interrupted on this earth, God chose to show me His eternal and far-reaching love, a love that we can hope on, that will be fair to all.  Amen.