Tuesday, July 16, 2013

God's Mighty Plan

Do you believe that Jesus can turn people's or even the devil's plans into blessings? Well, if you do not believe it, I'm not angry with you because I can't force anyone. Even God never forces us! But, I think it's better that you believe.
Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.
I was strolling down chapter eight and nine of the book of Acts. It was really amazing for me because things that are impossible for us, are simply possible for God!
In the end of chapter seven, Stephen, who was known as a God-fearing righteous man, was killed in Jerusalem. Then a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem. Actually, this is one of the devil's work to destroy the Church, scaterring the disciples here and there. However, the devil didn't know that it is just making God's work much more easier! Hahahaha!
God had promised that every nation and tribe will be saved and know that Jesus is God. God said that anyone who believes in Jesus shall be saved. Plus, if even only one family member believes in Jesus, the whole family shall be saved! Now, the question is that how can the disciples introduce Jesus Christ to other nations if they only stay together in Jerusalem (or it can refer to family)?
This is the point! God let His Church get scattered so that the introduction of Jesus Christ would be faster and more efficient! When the disciples make magnificent works in the Name of Jesus, more people will believe in Jesus' Name.
However, neither God nor the disciples force the people to believe in Jesus. God will never take away back the free wills that He has given to us! So, God has offered us Jesus, it is up to us if we want to accept the Greatest Gift or not? God is just avoids His people say "God, You never told me of this Jesus thing! It is not fair for others to accept Jesus for them and not for me!"
Well, I'm not trying to discriminate anyone here because I believe that we are one in Christ! I guess, this is the reason why God let the Catholic Church broke into some smaller denominations. God wants Jesus to be introduced until the ends of the world, to give chances to people to receive the 'Ticket to Heaven'!
I still believe and will always believe that we, Catholics and Protestants, are one in Christ! Personally, I hangout with some Christian Protestant friends and sometimes I learn more about Jesus from them, but still, I want to stay loyal to my Home, the Catholic Church. Home sweet Home. Amen!

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