After a false news release went out to fans of his death, Jon Bon Jovi, perennial rock music performer and still one of the most popular musicians in his field, sent out the line I quoted in my heading, along with his photo. Since he is a song-writer and performer I predict there will be a song bearing that name in the near future.
Bon Jovi does not share all his religious beliefs. That may be best. I have read the words of one of his pop songs about his religion. Some really important things seem to be missing. I know that he features some songs about religion. Hopefully, he has discovered One who is far more than one's religion.
I did not mean to write about a man I know very little about. What is on my mind is his statement. It makes me wonder if many feel the same way about Heaven. New Jersey has never had an image of being Eden or Heaven. As is usually the case there are beautiful places there. Bon Jovi calls the state his place of birth so he should know.
There seems to be an assumption today that Heaven is simply out there waiting for everyone at the end of this life. That is a false assumption. Words Jesus used are "few" and "narrow". Belief in the Son of God as Savior is the VITAL element for a Heaven life in one's future.
It might be that many will awaken in that Day of Judgement ahead and say. "This place looks a lot like New Jersey....a burnin'."
