Great post. Really great post.
I was going to remark to another here, that satan (usually) presents as beautiful, wonderful, desirable object. Beauty. wealth. Comfort without effort. Beware following and even seeking these “false gods.”
Many people deny God because, they reason, a loving God would not allow pain and suffering. I notice that you “get it.” It is clear to you (and to me) that God’s plan requires pain and suffering, even unto the death of His own son on the cross.
I’ve only known (to the extent I know you) two people who had a vision that changed them. I’ve a high school friend who saw hell through a hole in the floor, and he repented on the spot. He too was blessed with Holy Spirit and understands the path to salvation.
Times are going to be particularly tough for Chirsitians. We/they are persecuted all over the world - coming someday to a town near you.
Prior to this event, in October 1988 I died of meningitis, crossed over to Heaven, and then returned to my physical body. There has not been one day since that I have not desired to die again to fully return to Heaven again.
We truly are in the times Jesus spoke of.