FOREVER.........

Forever………………

Can you comprehend it?

I have been thinking a lot about it lately. My soul and everyone else's soul will be in eternity forever. We think of eternity as describing the term "forever" but in the biblical sense it is really a realm of being not an adjective to describe time.

God lives in "eternity" it has no beginning and no end, we humans use the term "forever" because we have not seen eternity for ourselves.

If we got a glimpse of what really awaits us in eternity, would we change our mind about how we act and what we do in this life? The answer is yes. The bible does give CLEAR direction to what awaits us.

I have heard many people say well if God wanted us to be with him why does he not show himself or tell us. He actually did….think about it…

He sent Jesus and gave His written word through the bible. God has given us literally thousands of years to learn about Him and find Christ. And to accept Jesus.

Why and how God manifests himself is not the issue, the issue at hand is that he does it because His ways are higher than our ways, so He does not do things the way we think He should, He does them that way because He is God and he is good and smart.

After I accepted Jesus I could not believe I had resisted God all those years when He kept calling me to him. Through trials and tribulation I blamed him, but in reality it was supposed to make me hit my knees searching for Him.

I think a lot about death to. Morbid, maybe, but a true reality none the less. Does not acknowledging something make it less of a reality? Not in this case. We will all experience physical death, but when you accept Christ you will have spiritual eternal life. Thinking about death is unpleasant, but just because something is unpleasant does not mean it is not a reality in which we must face. Dishes, laundry, garbage are all unpleasant but we have to face them. We believe these things exist because we have experienced them with our natural senses so we know they are "real", unpleasant but "real".

The problem with the human race is this is how we think, if we can "see" it then it's real, and anything we cannot see just does not exist. Thus our faith is distorted into thinking that anything that we cannot see with our natural eyes just really is not there, and the theory of forever in hell, well it was made up to scare us into acting a certain way.

Well I have news for you. That is one of the biggest lies Satan has used to get us to believe that we can die and nothing bad will happen if we don't accept Christ. Thus, we have lost an urgency to tell our family, friends and neighbors about Christ.

I think about some of my friends and family and if I will see them again or not. If they were born again Christians, believing in Christ for their salvation, then the answer is yes and my heart rejoices at that, but if the answer is no my heart is quick to sadness. Then the reality of "forever" really sets in. And I have a hard time with wrapping my mind around the concept and reality that I just might not never, ever see some of friends and family if they did not accept Christ. It is a harsh reality that sometimes I can't stand to even think about. I am just distraught over it.

Hell…..that is the reality awaiting those you do not become born again of God's spirit through his son Jesus. Hell was not created for humans it was created for the ones that were disobedient to Him. But our disobedience of not accepting Christ and learning to love and follow God through Christ will land us right there…Hell…..

I have read about people who God allowed to go there so we could get a glimpse of what it really is. And it is a horrible, horrible place. If you don't really think it exist. Read the book "23 Minutes in Hell" by Bill Wiese. It is terrifying. And I am heart sick to know that if a person does not accept Christ that is where they will go. Separated from God and all the ones that they love, "forever". There is no turning back or getting out of it. You are stuck there, tortured, tormented day and night.

My heart struggles with this and I think about the possibility that some of my friends and family may have gone to this awful place because of their decision not to accept Christ. And yes it makes me heart sick to think about it. I want everyone to really take true inventory of themselves. It is fun??? No it's not at all. You will come face to face with the reality that you really have to choose one side or the other, and by not making a choice the default is hell.

I struggle with how to talk to my friends and family about this issue, without them thinking I am judging them. But the reality is that I am not the one judging, I am sharing, the message of God's word is judging their hearts and motives that is why they feel judged. Because the holy spirit came to convict the world of sin, so they start to feel conviction (judgment) by the holy spirit when the word of God comes on the scene and they reject it because it makes them feel uncomfortable and goes against the worldly thinking of being a good person saves you.

I know that my friends and family as they read this will be thinking, who is she to make statements like this, the fact of the matter is that it's not my self righteousness that makes me right with God it is believing in the righteousness of Jesus that makes me and everyone else right with God and confessing with my mouth and believing in my hear the Jesus rose from the dead. That is the only way to spend eternity in Heaven and not eternity in hell. Realizing that when we have committed just one sin no matter the size, sin is sin to God. And just one sin makes us guilty before Him, and thus we can't earn our way into heaven by our own righteousness, but only through Jesus’ righteousness is this obtained. We are not saved by our good works, we are saved for good works. What does that mean? God expects us to manifest His love towards others in the outward workings of our everyday lives to show and tell people how good he is. Now let us not confuse good with our circumstances. If our circumstances are bad it does not mean God is not good.

Circumstance does not indicate God's character.

I know people struggle with the theory, well if God is so good why did He create hell. He did not create that place initially. Satan forced him to create that place because Satan got kicked out of heaven, not to be allowed back in, so God had to create a place for Satan to be put into for his disobedience to God. Because God is holy and sin has no place in heaven so when Satan sinned he got kicked out instantly, and was sent to earth like a bolt of lightning, and thus started this rivalry for the hearts of the human race.

Why God created it is not really the issue at the moment. The issue is we the human race, all of us, have a choice to make.

I am here to sound the alarm, like the watchman on the tower. Like the sirens that go off during a natural disaster.

Well if no one stands up and sounds the supernatural alarm to let you know a supernatural disaster is coming, how will you know?

So here it is I am sounding the alarm. Incline your ear to hear and who has ears let them hear.

Who and what are you going to choose?

Because your choice will be forever…………….

Here is a link to an excerpt of the book 23 Minutes in Hell
http://www.beliefnet.com/story/188/story_18811_1.html

Here are some Christian Resources to Learn about Salvation:
http://www.gotquestions.org/crucial.html
http://www.gotquestions.org/questions_salvation.html
http://www.prayertopraise.com/

God vs Science

First of all, I just want to clear this up. I would never have the guts to do this without the power of God. Just to let you know. :)A science professor begins his school year with a lecture to the students, "Let me explain the problem science has with religion." The atheist professor of philosophy pauses before his class and then asks one of his new students to stand."You're a Christian, aren't you, son?""Yes sir," the student says."So you believe in God?""Absolutely.""Is God good?""Sure! God's good.""Is God all-powerful? Can God do anything?""Yes.""Are you good or evil?""The Bible says I'm evil."The professor grins knowingly. "Aha! The Bible!" He considers for a moment. "Here's one for you. Let's say there's a sick person over here and you can cure him. You can do it. Would you help him? Would you try?""Yes sir, I would.""So you're good...!""I wouldn't say that.""But why not say that? You'd help a sick and maimed person if you could. Most of us would if we could. But God doesn't."The student does not answer, so the professor continues. "He doesn't, does he? My brother was a Christian who died of cancer, even though he prayed to Jesus to heal him. How is this Jesus good? Hmmm? Can you answer that one?"The student remains silent."No, you can't, can you?" the professor says. He takes a sip of water from a glass on his desk to give the student time to relax."Let's start again, young fella. Is God good?""Er...yes," the student says."Is Satan good?"The student doesn't hesitate on this one. "No.""Then where does Satan come from?"The student falters. "From God""That's right. God made Satan, didn't he? Tell me, son. Is there evil in this world?""Yes, sir.""Evil's everywhere, isn't it? And God did make everything, correct?""Yes.""So who created evil?" The professor continued, "If God created everything, then God created evil, since evil exists, and according to the principle that our works define who we are, then God is evil."Again, the student has no answer. "Is there sickness? Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness? All these terrible things, do they exist in this world?"The student squirms on his feet. "Yes.""So who created them?"The student does not answer again, so the professor repeats his question. "Who created them?" There is still no answer. Suddenly the lecturer breaks away to pace in front of the classroom. The class is mesmerized. "Tell me," he continues onto another student. "Do you believe in Jesus Christ, son?"The student's voice betrays him and cracks. "Yes, professor, I do."The old man stops pacing. "Science says you have five senses you use to identify and observe the world around you. Have you ever seen Jesus?""No sir. I've never seen Him.""Then tell us if you've ever heard your Jesus?""No, sir, I have not.""Have you ever felt your Jesus, tasted your Jesus or smelt your Jesus? Have you ever had any sensory perception of Jesus Christ, or God for that matter?""No, sir, I'm afraid I haven't.""Yet you still believe in him?""Yes.""According to the rules of empirical, testable, demonstrable protocol, science says your God doesn't exist. What do you say to that, son?""Nothing," the student replies. "I only have my faith.""Yes, faith," the professor repeats. "And that is the problem science has with God. There is no evidence, only faith."The student stands quietly for a moment, before asking a question of His own. "Professor, is there such thing as heat?""Yes," the professor replies. "There's heat.""And is there such a thing as cold?""Yes, son, there's cold too.""No sir, there isn't."The professor turns to face the student, obviously interested. The room suddenly becomes very quiet. The student begins to explain. "You can have lots of heat, even more heat, super-heat, mega-heat, unlimited heat, white heat, a little heat or no heat, but we don't have anything called 'cold'. We can hit up to 458 degrees below zero, which is no heat, but we can't go any further after that. There is no such thing as cold; otherwise we would be able to go colder than the lowest -458 degrees.""Every body or object is susceptible to study when it has or transmits energy, and heat is what makes a body or matter have or transmit energy. Absolute zero (-458 F) is the total absence of heat. You see, sir, cold is only a word we use to describe the absence of heat. We cannot measure cold. Heat we can measure in thermal units because heat is energy. Cold is not the opposite of heat, sir, just the absence of it."Silence across the room. A pen drops somewhere in the classroom, sounding like a hammer."What about darkness, professor. Is there such a thing as darkness?""Yes," the professor replies without hesitation. "What is night if it isn't darkness?""You're wrong again, sir. Darkness is not something; it is the absence of something. You can have low light, normal light, bright light, flashing light, but if you have no light constantly you have nothing and it's called darkness, isn't it? That's the meaning we use to define the word.""In reality, darkness isn't. If it were, you would be able to make darkness darker, wouldn't you?"The professor begins to smile at the student in front of him. This will be a good semester. "So what point are you making, young man?""Yes, professor. My point is, your philosophical premise is flawed to start with, and so your conclusion must also be flawed."The professor's face cannot hide his surprise this time. "Flawed? Can you explain how?""You are working on the premise of duality," the student explains. "You argue that there is life and then there's death; a good God and a bad God. You are viewing the concept of God as something finite, something we can measure. Sir, science can't even explain a thought.""It uses electricity and magnetism, but has never seen, much less fully understood either one. To view death as the opposite of life is to be ignorant of the fact that death cannot exist as a substantive thing. Death is not the opposite of life, just the absence of it.""Now tell me, professor. Do you teach your students that they evolved from a monkey?""If you are referring to the natural evolutionary process, young man, yes, of course I do.""Have you ever observed evolution with your own eyes, sir?"The professor begins to shake his head, still smiling, as he realizes where the argument is going. A very good semester, indeed."Since no one has ever observed the process of evolution at work and cannot even prove that this process is an on-going endeavor, are you not teaching your opinion, sir? Are you now not a scientist, but a preacher?"The class is in uproar. The student remains silent until the commotion has subsided."To continue the point you were making earlier to the other student, let me give you an example of what I mean."The student looks around the room. "Is there anyone in the class who has ever seen the professor's brain?" The class breaks out into laughter."Is there anyone here who has ever heard the professor's brain, felt the professor's brain, touched or smelt the professor's brain? No one appears to have done so. So, according to the established rules of empirical, stable, demonstrable protocol, science says that you have no brain, with all due respect, sir.""So if science says you have no brain, how can we trust your lectures, sir?"Now the room is silent. The professor just stares at the student, his face unreadable.Finally, after what seems an eternity, the old man answers. "I guess you'll have to take them on faith.""Now, you accept that there is faith, and, in fact, faith exists with life," the student continues. "Now, sir, is there such a thing as evil?"Now uncertain, the professor responds, "Of course, there is. We see it everyday. It is in the daily example of man's inhumanity to man. It is in the multitude of crime and violence everywhere in the world. These manifestations are nothing else but evil."To this the student replied, "Evil does not exist sir, or at least it does not exist unto itself. Evil is simply the absence of God. It is just like darkness and cold, a word that man has created to describe the absence of God. God did not create evil. Evil is the result of what happens when man does not have God's love present in his heart. It's like the cold that comes when there is no heat or the darkness that comes when there is no light."The professor sat down.