He will come to reign and wants you to be there with Him!
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You’ve probably already noticed that people – whether alone or collectively – don’t always make the best decisions. But why do we even notice this if we don’t know any different? And why is it that way? Is there an alternative?
As you’ll see, I’m not offering a product and don’t want to advertise your money or your membership, but rather pass on something essential that money can’t buy.
Why are You on thie Earth?
The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.
Ps 24:1f
A source that has repeatedly proven to be unexpectedly reliable over the ages lets us know that the universe and all living beings come from God and that it’s Him who keeps everything alive. He wanted to share the responsibility of governing the earth with creatures especially created for this purpose who had something of His own character in them and could represent Him. He distributed small portions of His own characteristics and abilities to the various humans – that is what these creatures are called. Everyone was and is given a realm of influence that they can and should preserve and develop well. In order for this to succeed, regular communion with the original, whom the humans are modeled on, is very important.
People enjoyed life immensely and also found plenty of fulfillment in the areas of work that suited them best. By far the most beautiful thing, however, were the recurring times with their Creator, from whom emanated life, light, love, strength, peace, clarity, wisdom and everything else that they needed both for themselves and for their daily activities. God loved the people in whom He found so much of Himself – just as parents love their children, in whom something unmistakable about them lives on. It could have gone on forever!
The Center of the Universe
An important detail:
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Joh 1: 1ff
God’s word is the origin of everything! He spoke and things came into being. What He says comes to pass. The Word is more than pure information: it has the power in itself to bring everything into being. It is completely one with God, because He always speaks the truth! It is more reliable than everything and everyone else and always absolutely credible! “Word” can also stand for facts, context, etc. – everything that God communicates to people – e.g. also the commandments to love Him above all else and to grant one’s fellow human beings the same as oneself.
It was long taken for granted that everything God says comes true and that you can and should always believe Him without reservation. Man does have the freedom to act with trust in deviating sources, but as expected this is of little use. The world and life originally came from the Word of God and are only sustained by it:
… the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store …
2.Pet 3:7
In [the Word] was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
Joh 1:4f
Why don’t People Notice God?
The earth has always remained the property of God, but man decides what happens there – similar to a managing director who has a great deal of freedom of action, but must always give an account to the company owner in the end.
Over time, people became careless and began to no longer pay the appropriate attention to the Word of God. After all, they had the freedom to do so because they were created in the image of God and God is free. At some point, however, they fell for fake news in which God was portrayed as a liar who was withholding something from them. In hindsight, this was utter nonsense, but in the situation they believed another source so much that they acted according to its words – and contrary to God’s!
In fact, such a thing was hardly conceivable! Firstly, people had regularly experienced the presence of God as the best thing that could happen to them. Then they had seen the perfection and beauty in creation that had sprung from the word of God. Furthermore, they had also repeatedly noticed how acting according to God’s words had always produced the best results and, finally, God had also warned them that they would have to die if they acted contrary to an essential instruction. Yet that is exactly what they had now done!
God forgave them and took measures so that they would not perish immediately. However, they became mortal. Following the negative decision of the people, He Himself had to withdraw from their domain and became invisible to them – also because people would no longer have been able to bear the sight of His perfect beauty and purity. Destructive forces that had spread fake news about God gained influence because people had believed them. All living beings became more dissatisfied and insecure, work became laborious and inefficient and increasing scarcity of resources led to murders and wars. The world as we know it today is the result of this.
Man-made “solutions”
Of course, there have always been and still are people who are comparatively well off – at least for a while and at least in certain areas of life. However, this usually either cost them a lot of their own quality of life in other areas or phases of life, or it happened at the expense of others who were worse off than necessary as a result.
So humanity has already lost a lot of quality of life in the overall balance, but God cannot be satisfied at all either – neither with the suffering that is constantly done to His beloved creation, nor with the fact that people, who were created for His glory and as His representatives, live so far away from their original purpose, and simply do not manage to shape their spheres of influence for the best of all! They all have good intentions somewhere! But without the original closeness to their Creator and Original, they often lack both competence and perseverance.
People have then developed their own moral and religious standards in order to be able to endure and justify the conditions. But they are fooling themselves, because creation is suffering, God sees it, and at some point He will call all people to account for what they have done or left in their spheres of influence.
The Return of Justice
Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, to execute judgment upon all …
Jud 14f
On the one hand, this will initiate a phase of restoration in which all man-made damage will be repaired and stability, security, justice, peace and a now unknown quality of life will return to Earth.
However, everyone has already done things wrong and caused suffering in their own sphere of influence – some unconsciously, but some consciously too. This means that everyone is not only a victim but also a perpetrator, not only a sufferer but also part of the problem!
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned
Rom 5:12
It is no use minimizing one’s own mistakes and presenting ourselves as victims of circumstances, as many do. God is holy, absolutely just, incorruptible and independent of all human standards of judgment. He therefore cannot – when He comes – simply turn a blind eye… but He does something better:
God’s solution!
He Himself pays for all damages incurred whenever someone returns to the rule of His Word in time, admits his own guilt and accepts the grace of complete forgiveness as a gift!
The Word of God, through whom everything was created, came to earth as a human being, was the only one to live a consistently godly life, and finally allowed himself to be punished by God with death – completely innocent and on behalf of all others who were separated from God through their own sin – including you!
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Joh 1:14
The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
Joh 1:29
For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself
Kol 1:19f
… For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus …
Röm 3:23f
God loves you that much that He has given everything to have you on His side for eternity! You can immediately regain your original dignity – to be God’s representative, friend and confidant – if you honor His trustworthiness and believe in His Word, so that you align your life with Him from now on. You will also receive strength and success from Him in return, so that you are not limited to your powers and abilities, but to His infinite riches!
If you want this, then say out loud:
„Jesus, I believe that You are God’s Word who created everything, that You are the eternal King who will rule everything, and that You died on the cross for all my sins! I say “Yes!” to You on all points! Forgive me all my sins, renew my life and from now on shape and use it entirely according to Your pleasure – just as it was originally intended! Fill me with the Spirit of God, who renews and guides me inwardly in a way that is best for all for eternity. I want to trust You and stay with You – please help me to do so! Thank you for everything! Amen (so be it)!“
Saved!
Take time regularly to thank God for everything and discuss with Him what moves you! Also, you are goint to learn to hear from Him in different ways:
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
Joh 10:27
In this process, the Bible will help you, which has been uniquely inspired and compiled by the Spirit of God. It should be your primary reference to recognize and discern God’s nature and will. Ask Him to speak to you as you read!
Start with
- one report about Jesus‘ life. Possible coices are Mark(short), John (focus on relationship), Matthew (focus on doctrine) und Luke (historically detailed).
- and the following books
(On the website, a swipe to the left or a click on the arrow at the bottom right will take you to the next chapter or book.)
A summary of the Bible that contains a little more detail than the text above you can find here.
And now?
Jesus sais:
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
Joh 15:4ff
God will gradually prepare your life for His return and reign and for eternity. He will also help you in all everyday matters if you ask Him. Just keep coming to Him with everything, spend time with Him and get to know Him better!
And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
Joh 17:3
This is also necessary for you to recognize Him when He comes and do not fall for any deception. Many times people have falsely claimed to be saviors and then caused great harm. Just stay closely connected to Jesus Christ – the original – then you won’t fall for any fakes.
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Acts 4:12
He loves you more than anyone else and has made every provision for you to enjoy His favor and fellowship!
… Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Ps 37:4
Especially don’t be held back if you have done something wrong yourself! We all make mistakes – still do – and if Jesus gave His life for you when you didn’t even belong to Him yet, how much more will He be willing to help you now in absolutely all (!) matters? The important thing is that you remain open, honest and transparent before Him. He knows everything anyway, but for the sake of the relationship you should discuss everything with Him.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1. Joh 1:9
And if you should ever feel helpless, just call out “Jesus!”, because
… And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered …
Joel 2:27
Further recommendations …
… you can fnd in the long version of this article.
Many people benefit from sharing with like-minded people and experience God’s presence and intervention more strongly when they have prayed together. However, since such groups have very different focuses, I cannot make a general recommendation here. God can, however, bring you together with the right fellowship for you if you want this and ask Him.
What has also proved successful, for example, is the interdenominational basic faith course Alpha. There you can get further answers in a relaxed atmosphere without obligation and get to know other interested people.
The important thing is that you remain in conversation with God Himself and ask Him to guide you correctly. He has and keeps the big picture and means well with you like no other!
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Röm 8:38f