My husband Scott and I had the privilege of attending the pre-screening of "Heaven Is For Real". This is a true story of miracles and affirming faith in God through the experiences of the Burpo Family. This is a modern day miracle and a message that proves God is still revealing himself to us!
From the very start of this movie, it starts with light-hearted laughter and shows us how any given day unfolds for the Burpo family. I've never read the book, but I have a sense that the movie and book are comparable to one another. I've read reviews that question the validity of the young Colton's experiences written in the book, compared to scripture. Who are we to say what one person has or shouldn't experience? Who are we to say that we know God's ways, and that we know about everything about the heavenly realm?
Honestly, this film lays out enough proof. As the story unfolds, Colton reveals more about his heavenly experience. I am convinced even more as I watch the movie, that his experience in heaven was real. I can't find anything that contradicts scripture in the movie and it leaves one with the feeling of re-affirming faith.
Mr. Burpo, the father, husband and a pastor, even goes through a time where he questions his faith after he struggles with this new found understanding, because of what Colton has told him.
It takes the viewer full circle, experiencing faith, and heavenly mysteries. You hear of things that you wish your eyes could behold in the natural. Then you watch doubt unfold, discovery, renewal and then finally, to re-affirming your faith in God again, as you watch the story unfold.
I would recommend seeing this movie when it is released Easter weekend. It would be a good one to see, keeping in mind, the eventful celebration of Christ's resurrection.
