Realization #11: Salvation is guaranteed for all sentient beings.
And what if we refuse? What if the challenge seems “too great” for our fear-filled ego to overcome? Well, if that does prove to be the case – if we do choose cowardice over courage; a life of selfishness over one of service, then the Bible makes it clear that our judgment will come on our deathbeds, and that our suffering on that day will indeed be immense …
“I do not judge anyone who hears my words and does not keep them … The one who rejects me and does not receive my Way has a judge; on the last day the Way itself wills serve as judge.” ~ John 12:47-48 (see also Hebrews 10:27)
And yet, the Bible makes it just as clear that after that self-inflicted time of torment has passed, God will still forgive us thereafter …
“For by Grace you have been saved through Faith, and this not of your own doing; it is the Gift of God and not the result of works, so that no one may boast.” ~ Ephesians 2:8-9 … “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” ~ John 12:32
Indeed, as was stated earlier, there is no darkness in God (see 1 John 1:5). God is perfect Love (1 John 4:16), and because perfect Love knows no punishment (see 1 John 4:18), God cannot Himself dole out punishment or painful “guidance” of any kind. Rather, He will simply wait for us to be finished with the amount of suffering that we choose to experience; He will simply wait to welcome us back to Him with open arms as soon as we decide to do so …
“Likewise the Spirit Helps us in our weakness … and God, who searches the Heart, Knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes … according to the Will of God. We Know all things work Together for Good for those who Love God, who Accept their Calling in accordance with God’s Purpose.” ~ Romans 8:26-28 … “The eyes of the Lord are on the Righteous, and his ears are Open to their cry … When the Righteous cry for help, the Lord Hears, and rescues them from all their troubles.” ~ Psalm 34:13-1
Indeed, each & every one of us receive pain commensurate with the ease of our selfish actions, and joy commensurate with the difficulty of our Loving ones (“Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in Heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in Heaven.” ~ Matthew 18:18 … “For all of us must appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may Receive recompense for what has been Done in the body, whether Good or evil.” ~ 2 Corinthians 5:10), and it is we who choose our own fate in this regard, not God. No matter how we choose to live or what we choose to believe, God will always – and in allWays – Love us anyway …
“If we recognize our sins, He who is Faithful and Just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” ~ 1 John 1:9 … “Cast all your anxieties on Him, for He Cares for you.” ~ 1 Peter 5:7
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