"I love you." Everybody from sociologists to pastors to grandparents tell us that these are the three most powerful words in human language. Yet, sadly, there are many children who grow up and never even hear these words spoken, much less displayed, by those who should show and say it the most - their parents.
Now, I am not naturally what would be considered to be a "soft" or "sensitive" person. I don't cry at the drop of a hat. I don't normally get "misty" in the sentimental parts of movies. I don't really care for "tear-jerker" books or stories. I know, this fact may not go over well with some of my female readers, but it is simply the truth. I am not interested in, and don't really plan on, getting in touch with my "feminine side."
"Also she had a great and high wall with twelve gates... three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west." Revelation 21:12,13
It's an awesome picture - "A great and high wall with twelve gates." Here, John, the Revelator presents a rather strange picture of the Heavenly City, one which both repels and invites, all at the same time. First we're told that there is a great, high wall that separates the city from those on the outside. Then we're told that there are twelve gates in that wall that allow entrance into the city. It's almost as if the city really had no desire to repel anyone.
