In 2 Corinthians 12:2, St. Paul tells us: “I know a man in Christ who, fourteen years ago (whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows), was caught up to the third heaven. And I know that this man (whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows) was caught up into Paradise and heard ineffable things, which no one may utter.”
The Book of Revelation was written by St. John. In Revelation 4:1-3, he tells us: “After this I looked up, and there before me was a door standing open in Heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said ‘Come up here and I will show you what must take place after this.” At once, I was in The Spirit, and there before me was a throne in Heaven with someone sitting on it. And the one who sat that had the appearance of jasper and ruby. A ranbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne.”
Was Paul describing himself or John when he said: “I know a man who was caught up to The Third Heaven.“?
Or, does Jesus tell us not to worry about such things in verse 33 in Today’s Gospel from Mt. 6:24-34? “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things (including answers to such questions) will be given to you besides.”
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Today’s Simple Rhyme: “We each have a mind / that helps us find / that we should focus on Jesus.”
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