Wednesday, April 1, 2009

e-mails from heaven

Dear Friend,

Remember when my servant Paul said that you could get to a point in your life where my father would send you a delusion so powerful that you could not see the truth?

What you may not remember is that the Father would only do that in one circumstance – when following your heart's desire is more important than knowing and loving the truth about God.

I’m afraid that you are in danger of getting to that point if you haven’t already done so.

The truth is as follows: sin will NOT make you happy for long. I will admit that it had its pull even on me, and it was a struggle I do not care to soon repeat. But I was able to keep my head about me. I knew who I was! I knew where I came from, and I certainly knew where I was going. Because of that, I was certain that I would never believe the lies my adversary was telling me.

Sin always looks pretty on the front side, but it always bring a pain so intense that its victims can never adequately explain or describe its power to destroy a human heart and life. Sadly, it’s disease is never limited to just the person indulging in it; it affects everyone that person touches for generations to come.

In other words, you will not only be destroying your own life, but you will be contributing to the downfall of no telling how many others.

Think of your own children, for example. If your kids live to be a hundred years old, they will filter almost every life experience through your unfaithfulness and betrayal. Think about it - What you want to do is so important to you that you are willing to inflict suffering on those you love the most, a suffering that will radically alter how they live their lives.

That's what is so sad about being deluded - what looks right is really wrong, and what looks wrong is really right. And it all began with a decision to devalue my Father's authority. When you think you know better, my Father is willing to let you have your way. Go for it. See how far you get.

You might ask how a loving father could do something like that to one of his children. Good question.

The Father and I, you should know, aren’t looking for disciples who will serve us only out of duty or from a fear of condemnation. We want people who love us and love the truth about us. And the truth about us is that we can only help those who cannot help themselves. If you still think that you are capable of running your own show, you are deluded already and unfit for my kingdom. I’m into the business of helping those who have nowhere else to turn.

It’s a sad thing to see someone who is so prideful that they can’t trust their heavenly father enough to surrender their lives to him. I hope that you see this before more damage is done.

But know this – no matter where you are or how long it takes, I still have hope for you. When you get ready to meet me on my terms and not your own, let me know. I’ll be here for you.
Jesus

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