Chapter 5: John Preston
John Preston was feeling so giddy and joyful. He and his cousin Mark were both pleased to be back on earth. John had missed some major events because of his death during the second trumpet judgment, but he knew that his sacrifice was beneficial and necessary.
John remembered what his last day on earth was like. Although he was nervous at first with the prospect of being killed at sea, he later felt peace knowing he would be going home.
John was happy to find out that Carl Meninger had become a believer. John was also overjoyed to reunite with Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Shelly. John was also glad that Janie McCanyon had become a believer.
He was glad that millions had accepted God's gift and were now enjoying his kingdom on Earth. It seemed wonderful. No more Global Community to draft people into service. No more persecution, education camps, and Global Community censorship. No more Antichrist and False Prophet.
John had a joyful reunion in heaven with Bruce Barnes, Ryan Daley, and Chaya Stein. John was happy to meet Luke Gowin, Tom Gowin, and Natalie Bishop for the first time in heaven. He was also pleased to meet Conrad Graham, Darrion Stahley, and Melinda Bentley for the first time on Earth. But that was nothing compared to the immense amount of joy that John showed when Mark was reunited with him in heaven.
John knew that the millennial kingdom would offer some challenges for the Young Tribulation Force and the other believers. What ever was in store, John was sure he and his friends could handle it.
John was sure Mark felt the same way.