Week 9 - The Journey Day 5
"And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.' Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels." Matthew 25:40-41
Heaven or hell? Jesus speaks, I listen. Sitting at the feet of Jesus, He gives us choices, examples and consequences. The Good Shepherd speaks, our choices have consequences as do our focuses. Other focused and doing the will of the Father leads to Heaven. Self focused and my way with no concern for God leads to hell.
We can take an examination of our journey to this point, am I listening, am I carrying the cross or willing accepting the path that I am on or am I fighting the path, not at peace, not asking for help, not willing to follow. The life that we live is on us, it is in a sense the bread of life. Am I learning from my mistakes and becoming better or am I justifying why I am the way I am and ignoring truth, God's truth.
Hell is real, we decide where we go based upon our actions. A Christian hears God speak and follows His direction. A goat blazes his own trail that leads to the eternal fire.
What is God saying to me? Hell is real, My Son does not deny its existence and how My children find themselves there. The good news is, there is time to listen and respond to the Good Shepherd's voice. I Am talking to you.
Dear Lord, Jesus speaks truth in His word, He does not deny the consequences of sin nor does He sugarcoat the outcome. In listening to Him preach, He paints a clear picture of what truth is and what the world tries to cover up. Give us the bread of life, awaken our senses to the reality of our actions and be greater in all of our circumstances of life, You are my God and I am loved by you. Prayers for a friend traveling home, watch over him and his family. Thank You for Your words of wisdom through him and his example of faithfully following Your voice. I ask this in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Mary, Queen of Peace, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Terror Demons, watch over us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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