God created this world. God created us to be in this world. God created us to be in this world together, and gave us a spirit of fellowship that we might have the chance to prevail and even prosper in this world.Is that love? I say that it is.And I say that is God.
That’s right, Peter - God is love, and we are to love each other as we love God. There are many Biblical passages to that effect, and it is one of the primary messages given by Jesus.
There are many theories regarding the suffering we endure: we suffer to learn and grow our souls, we suffer to learn compassion for others, we suffer to realize that we need God, and so on. Maybe all of them are true, and maybe we will be able to comprehend it all once we are in Heaven.
There is another reason to believe that God is Love. Because of advances in medical technology, many more people today have near-death experiences, and researchers have compiled their recollections. Almost all of them have remarked that their “glimpse” of the Hereafter, even of God, has been a highly profound sense of Infinite Love, too amazing to put into words. They have spoken of God being a Pure Light and Pure Love. Many of them have grieved deeply once they “returned” to normal life; although they were glad to be with their loved ones again, they felt heartbroken to have had a brief experience of this Perfect Love and now they felt separated from it once again. They couldn’t wait to be reunited with God’s Love, in its purest form. We can “tap into” God’s Love while we’re alive, but apparently it’s a zillion times better in Heaven. I’m looking forward to it!
A caveat: two accounts of near-death experiences that I’ve read were from people who attempted suicide. Both reported that they had a deep experience that suicide was NOT allowed in the eyes of God! To take your own life was among the worst of sins, as it shows that you did not trust God in His Plan for your life. So DON’T DO IT! It will not get you into Heaven and the presence of God’s Love faster. Now, both of these people were allowed to “return” to life; they were given another chance. We don’t know what happens to the souls of people who try to kill themselves and “succeed” in doing so - but I sure wouldn’t bet my eternal soul on it! “Trust in the Lord with all of your heart.”
Good reflections, have asked myself the same things many times, as I am sure others have. Linking as usual @https://nothingnewunderthesun2016.com/
That’s right, Peter - God is love, and we are to love each other as we love God. There are many Biblical passages to that effect, and it is one of the primary messages given by Jesus.
There are many theories regarding the suffering we endure: we suffer to learn and grow our souls, we suffer to learn compassion for others, we suffer to realize that we need God, and so on. Maybe all of them are true, and maybe we will be able to comprehend it all once we are in Heaven.
There is another reason to believe that God is Love. Because of advances in medical technology, many more people today have near-death experiences, and researchers have compiled their recollections. Almost all of them have remarked that their “glimpse” of the Hereafter, even of God, has been a highly profound sense of Infinite Love, too amazing to put into words. They have spoken of God being a Pure Light and Pure Love. Many of them have grieved deeply once they “returned” to normal life; although they were glad to be with their loved ones again, they felt heartbroken to have had a brief experience of this Perfect Love and now they felt separated from it once again. They couldn’t wait to be reunited with God’s Love, in its purest form. We can “tap into” God’s Love while we’re alive, but apparently it’s a zillion times better in Heaven. I’m looking forward to it!
Me personally, I'm in no hurry to wander in front of God's Throne of Judgement. The LAST thing I want is to get what's coming to me! :D
Which is why when it's my time I hope to be out of town so someone has to come tell me about it.
A caveat: two accounts of near-death experiences that I’ve read were from people who attempted suicide. Both reported that they had a deep experience that suicide was NOT allowed in the eyes of God! To take your own life was among the worst of sins, as it shows that you did not trust God in His Plan for your life. So DON’T DO IT! It will not get you into Heaven and the presence of God’s Love faster. Now, both of these people were allowed to “return” to life; they were given another chance. We don’t know what happens to the souls of people who try to kill themselves and “succeed” in doing so - but I sure wouldn’t bet my eternal soul on it! “Trust in the Lord with all of your heart.”
Good thoughts Gbill!!!