In all my reflection over the last couple of days, I made an observation and I'll start by sharing it:
There is no 'one-size-fits-all' response to many of the questions we may have as far as Christianity is concerned because, if there were to be humanly comprehensible answers for everything, it will negate the ultimate foundation and essence of Christianity which is FAITH.
Having said that, let's get straight into it (God's response to my letter). I've itemized in bullet points so you may need to revisit the letter to know which specific question each point addresses.
* By design, you aren't supposed to live forever on earth...and since I can't take you all at once, there will always be moments of temporary grief. It's okay to mourn, but through it all, don't lose sight of me.
* Jesus leaving the 99 in search of the missing 1 seems irrational and senseless until that "ONE" is you. MY WAYS ARE NOT YOUR WAYS.
* What you're going through is nothing compared to what I have prevented from happening to you.
Isaiah 57:1-2 will be good to consider here.
* The challenges you face on earth is what makes earth EARTH. Without them, earth will be Heaven.
* One of the functions of pain in your life is to guide and protect you from further danger. If you never feel pain, you would simply walk into danger without knowing it. I also employ pain to bring my beloved to repentance. Make it a habit to always ask, "What have I done wrong?" Or "What am I not doing right that is causing me pain?"
I allow pain in your life because often times, my children ignore warnings, disregard advice...but HUMBLY OBEY pain. Pslm 119:71
* Always see things with the eyes of faith. Because there is no problem my child faces that doesn't have an expiry date.
* If you've never doubted your faith, then 'probably', you've never truly believed... BUT NEVER FEED YOUR DOUBTS.
* I 'allow' you go through challenges basically for 3 reasons;
1. To be sure you will trust me and that you will wait on me in difficult situations...especially because there is a bigger testimony coming ahead. Consider Abraham, Job and others.
2. I have my appointed time for everybody and everything. Look at Hannah!
Ten (10) of you may have gone to school together but it's impossible for 10 of you to have the same result in life at the same time. NEVER COMPARE YOURSELF WITH OTHER PEOPLE. You may have started different stages of your life at the same time; it doesn't change the rule; There's always MY APPOINTED TIME.
3. There is a prophecy over your head and the devil knows about it. That's why he wants to fight that prophecy.
* Just like Story of the man born blind (John 9:2-4); YES, sometimes, I do things (or allow things happen) to people so that my power might be manifested in them.
* Now, who is a good person? Most "good people" are often spiritually careless; not taking precaution in guarding their lives daily. The so-called bad people never leave home without their charms and do not take their spirituality for granted.
* The fact that your friends or siblings enjoyed the bicycle you graciously borrowed them has not changed the fact that it's yours; no matter how well they enjoyed riding it. MOST OFTEN, the unbelievers seem to enjoy the wealth which my children do not enjoy due to ignorance of my children.
* Having said that, the people you see who appear to be doing better, do you know the state of their minds? You enjoy a certain level of peace, krAzy. You wouldn't want to trade that for anything.
* Concerning Stella, you don't know her struggles. Her job may have been done. Even my son spent just 33years. It's not the duration that matters, but the quality of life lived.
* Rejoice when the 'good people' depart the earth because the chances are that they're here with me. Remember, while you mourn their departure from the earth, Heaven rejoices when any of my children make it back home safely. That is the case with Stella. My daughter is with me now. krAzy, just work out your own salvation so you can be reunited with your loved ones who have come here before you.
* You may have been dehumanized if you never feel pain. In life, pain is inevitable. If you never feel pain, you cannot appreciate the extent of the blessings that I've blessed you with.
* Finally, next time, don't you dare tell me to "kuku kee you". I am God! If I choose to bless you (or not), there's nothing; *ABSOLUTELY NOTHING* you can do about it.
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Thank you so much for being there for me during that moment of emotional breakdown which I experienced. God bless you!
For further understanding on these issues, please check out my Facebook post of the same letter and read the comments. I must make specific reference to comments from people like Chris Chukwudi Nyemugwu, Ehigamen Kingsley , Godwin Inetagbo (whose comments clearly addressed virtually all the questions raised) with Bible references for each answer.
Thank you and God bless!
smiLe;JesusLuvsYou...krAzy
