@frano84 I tend to go with the heaven option rather than the sleep option because i) Both the Rich Man and Lazarus were conscious after death, Luke 16, ii) "We...would prefer to be absent from the body and at home with the Lord," 2 Cor 5v8. If we don't go to be with Jesus when we die but fall asleep, wouldn't it be better to stay alive longer and live for Him? It seems they are the only two options: live for Jesus on earth or enjoy His presence in Heaven.
Shame that lots of folks miss the JOY of their salvation by getting caught up in nit picking details that mean NOTHING to the Lord, or your/my salvation! Of course it pleases the Lord when we honor one of his saints. We all that are christians give the glory to GOD, not to Vestal, or any other dear saint. Mentioning these saints and honoring them for what they accomplished also brings glory and honor to the Lord. The Lord desires spiritual fruits, not religious nuts (zealots).
I sure do miss Vestal and Dottie oh how sweet the sound in heaven will be, when that grand choir is called for worship. Kim Hopper is the next vestal she has a wonderful voice.
Wait, so, someone who sang gospel music for 60+ years, and gave her life to the Lord, shouldn't be loved or missed, and we shouldn't sing any of the songs she's known for out of remembrance of her Spirit-led life or godly example to others? I guess we shouldn't read the Bible either, because my Bible has a little verse called I Peter 2:17.
@frano84 It`s idiots like you who just don`t get it!!
Nobody said they weren`t honoring God! But as is common pracxtice we also honor in a different way those who have touched our lives but have passed on!!
I will be praying that someday you see the bigger picture, instead of your nonsense -- WE MUST HONOR GOD AND NOT VESTAL!! You do a disservice to those of us who are Christians!!
@frano84 ok folks let me tell you all a little somthing.Vestal WAS A SAINT! she helped lead more people to christ in a three minute song then most people can do in a life time!they honor God with their music! when you lost a loved one what did you do at the funeral.play their faveorit songs.read their faveorit poems.they are honoring vestal.a woman who battled for God!you should be ashamed.i hope you all sit next to vestal in heaven.shed smile and let out a little giggle and say "hey darlin"
Yea ur right @frano84 the bible says when he comes the dead in Christ shall rise first and the saved and alive will follow
SuperIKAYLA 1 month ago
Love this song !!!
Thank-you Vestal..<3
*tears *tears
lucius2331 6 months ago
2 CORINTHIANS 5:8 "WE ARE CONFIDENT, I SAY, AND WOULD PREFER TO BE AWAY FROM THE BODY AND AT HOME WITH THE LORD." MAY GOD BLESS.
bootscootinfran 11 months ago 3
VESTAL IS IN HEAVEN.
THE BIBLE SAYS, "ABSENT FROM THE BODY, PRESENT WITH GOD."
THE DEAD IN CHRIST ARE FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT. AS NEW TESTAMENT
BELIEVERS, OUR SOUL GOES TO BE WITH JESUS, "IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE."
bootscootinfran 11 months ago 2
Vestal is not in heaven, she is dead and asleep awaiting the trumpet... read your bible carefully... 1 Thess. 4:16
frano84 11 months ago
@frano84 I tend to go with the heaven option rather than the sleep option because i) Both the Rich Man and Lazarus were conscious after death, Luke 16, ii) "We...would prefer to be absent from the body and at home with the Lord," 2 Cor 5v8. If we don't go to be with Jesus when we die but fall asleep, wouldn't it be better to stay alive longer and live for Him? It seems they are the only two options: live for Jesus on earth or enjoy His presence in Heaven.
NewMountofOlives 3 weeks ago
Shame that lots of folks miss the JOY of their salvation by getting caught up in nit picking details that mean NOTHING to the Lord, or your/my salvation! Of course it pleases the Lord when we honor one of his saints. We all that are christians give the glory to GOD, not to Vestal, or any other dear saint. Mentioning these saints and honoring them for what they accomplished also brings glory and honor to the Lord. The Lord desires spiritual fruits, not religious nuts (zealots).
MrsKravitz4u1 1 year ago 2
AWESOME,AWESOME,AWESOME,AWESOME.....Vestal was/is smiling down...!!!
I can't wait to be in heaven singing praise and worship before the Lord....
Jesus.....What a lovely name...!!!
Mrchikenkatsu 1 year ago
this is my favorite song. i love and miss you Uncle Charles
greenferbie 1 year ago
I sure do miss Vestal and Dottie oh how sweet the sound in heaven will be, when that grand choir is called for worship. Kim Hopper is the next vestal she has a wonderful voice.
cheshawn 1 year ago
I sure do miss Vestal and Dottie oh how sweet the sound in heaven will be, when that grand choir is called for worship.
cheshawn 1 year ago
One of my favorite songs!
BrittanyKnows 2 years ago
We must honor God not Vestal
frano84 2 years ago
Wait, so, someone who sang gospel music for 60+ years, and gave her life to the Lord, shouldn't be loved or missed, and we shouldn't sing any of the songs she's known for out of remembrance of her Spirit-led life or godly example to others? I guess we shouldn't read the Bible either, because my Bible has a little verse called I Peter 2:17.
pompasmurf 2 years ago
@frano84 It`s idiots like you who just don`t get it!!
Nobody said they weren`t honoring God! But as is common pracxtice we also honor in a different way those who have touched our lives but have passed on!!
I will be praying that someday you see the bigger picture, instead of your nonsense -- WE MUST HONOR GOD AND NOT VESTAL!! You do a disservice to those of us who are Christians!!
doudecad 1 year ago
@frano84 ok folks let me tell you all a little somthing.Vestal WAS A SAINT! she helped lead more people to christ in a three minute song then most people can do in a life time!they honor God with their music! when you lost a loved one what did you do at the funeral.play their faveorit songs.read their faveorit poems.they are honoring vestal.a woman who battled for God!you should be ashamed.i hope you all sit next to vestal in heaven.shed smile and let out a little giggle and say "hey darlin"
trevehef 11 months ago