"Forgive them, for they know not what they do"
Interesting verse, eh?
The tough question to ask is: Is the Lord Jesus Christ forgiving them? He does not say, I forgive you for what you have done.
Perhaps, as things happen to us that we do not like, we too can say: "Forgive them, for they know not what they do". In this, we are forgiving them and handing our scenario to the Lord to let Him judge them according to their ways.
Now the Lord had experience every type of temptation. He knows what we go through. He did, if I may say, understand the human flesh and how weak it truly is.
You will not inherit the Kingdom of God, except through the Lord Jesus Christ. Those who do not receive Him as Savior will not enter into the Kingdom of God.
It is very hardening to understand how many people will not enter into God's Kingdom. They are, in fact, a creation of God. God truly does Love them. He instructs us to Love you enemies and to pray for them.
One other tough question is: Where will hell be when the New Heaven and Earth are put in place??? The book of Revelation speaks of the Lake of Fire, but does not say much about it other than that those whom Christ says "I did not know you", and are thrown into the Lake of Fire.
It is my prayer that everyone, whom is a creation of God, makes it into Heaven. But, the bible talks about our names written in the Book of Life as well.
The bottom line perhaps (in my own wisdom) is that: The Lord is continually open to receive everyone that invites Him into their lives. So, a tough question is: Is the Lord going to give them another opportunity to receive Him at the time of Judgement? However, contrary to the Word of God; of which I desire to yield to.
But there is MUCH Mystery that God is withholding from us. In the book of 3 John 2:13-14 I had many things to write, but I do not wish to write to you with pen and in; but I hope to see you shortly, and we shall speak face to face. SOOOO, there is much more that the Lord wants to share w/ us...
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The bottom line is... that is really God's business.
ReplyDeleteWe have been given responsibility with charge and direction. Both by the gospel of Jesus, the stories of the old testament and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. In this, we must carry out and do the work assigned to us as He is expanding out territory.
These secular thoughts are just merely speculation in my own wisdom and misunderstanding.
Although, they are questions. But are they questions that are contrary to God? Approach with discernment and I will do the same; as I am unsure if I can accept this wisdom or not.