Jesus, the only way?
Vas writes:In light of what I was talking about the other day about the Rolling Stone magazine article, I felt that Jesus’ response to me the other day when I asked Him if He was the “only way” is pertinent. I only wrote about that prophecy and didn’t actually post it. Well, here it is.
My question to Jesus:
Jesus, I was asked by Alfonso to ask you if you are the only way and actually I’m glad to have this opportunity because I want to know the truth. I know you are real. I feel your presence in my life but at times I don’t put my trust completely in you and maybe this is because you are among many others who are leading down the same road. It seems that when I fail to surrender to you, things never turn out right but the modern popular religions push the idea that there are many roads that lead to the same destination and it’s not important what road you take or what name you call on but that you get there, whether it be through Buddhism, Scientology or belief in You. It seems for modern people, You are old fashioned and too simplistic. I feel your love for me every day and this I am completely sure of so I depend on you now to enlighten me with your words of wisdom that surpass any knowledge I have or think I have.
Jesus’ reply to me, through the gift of prophecy (see point #11 in our Statement of Faith):
I said very clearly to the religious leaders back when I walked the earth that My Father and I are One. I also said “I am the way, the truth, and the Life. No man cometh unto the Father but by Me.” Not one of the great recognized religious leaders–not Moses, not Buddha, not Confucius, not Mohammed–ever claimed to be God. None claimed to be the One and only Savior nor were they able to raise the dead. The spiritual battle has been going strong for quite some time and in recent years has become stronger. The best proof of My existence and not only existence but Supreme Deity is the fact that I work. Just like electricity, not everyone understands it but it works. Some may be blessed with the ability to comprehend more then others but I am the answer for both the educated and simple minded alike. You don’t need a degree to know that I fill the void in your life that your wife, your friends, your children or material possessions can’t fill. I created that emptiness and everyone has it. I also give everyone the chance to find me, no one is left out.
It is humanly impossible to understand My love for the human race. It is possible for everyone to find the truth, but not in this life. Some will find it now but a large amount will come to know the truth in time. There are benefits to finding the truth now but it is not an easy road. For one, you are in the minority and feel like an outcast. But because you are not ashamed of Me, I am not ashamed of you and will greatly reward your difficulty, both in this life and in the next. I see the doubts you have and the battle you fight against your own mind. I am proud of you for resisting your carnal reasoning and seeking to see things the way I do. This struggle has made you stronger and even surer of your faith. There are times I am overwhelmed with the desire to lift the difficulties and confusion you face prematurely, but this would only cripple you. Just as a butterfly gains strength in his wings by forcing its way out of the cocoon, I must let you make your own choice, though it’s a hard choice, to put your faith in Me in order for you to strengthen your wings of understanding. Understanding is the blessing of obedience not the other way around. Everyone will eventually see me, but blessed are you who though having not seen believe.
This word from the Lord was encouraging for my faith and came at a good time to give me the strength to withstand a little persecution. This is nothing and as Christians we will be faced with much heavier persecution in times to come. But thank God for His clear voice that keeps me close to Him and gives me the grace to suffer for His sake. I will never suffer what he did for my sake.