QUESTION

I was told by Jehovah Witnesses the 144,000 were special people who get to go to their version of heaven. I have been told some pretty wild things by others. It seems to me that if God put them in the book of Revelation it would be for a reason - to encourage all of us.  Am I right in thinking that way?

SHORT ANSWER
Yes. There are so many wild ideas about the 144,000.  If one will take a careful, sane look at what the Bible does say, there is much to glean for the good of your soul.
LONG ANSWER
Rev. 14.1-5  Gleanings From The 144,000