[:en]James Oglethorpe was a British general and a member of Parliament who had a vision for a great city. Charged with settling the state of Georgia in North America, he planned the city of Savannah according to that vision. He designed the city with series of squares each having a green space and designated areas for churches and shops, with the rest reserved for housing. His visionary thoughts has brought about a well-organized city that is considered a jewel of the American South
John described our eternal home as – the New Jerusalem. It is a city where there will be no tears, no mourning, no crying, no pain, and no death” (Rev. 21:4). All our sorrows will be replaced by the wonderful healing presence of God of the universe. Jesus has prepared a place for us to live joyfully with Him forever.[:]