While waiting for an interview the other day from California I
heard a news story about a police officer who had died in the line of duty
and I felt bad knowing that this person was probably expecting to enter
into The Kingdom Of God, and would be denied.
I sent my worker to find him and ask him how this affected him.
His comments were quite interesting, and took me completely by surprise!
This is what he said.
"At first I was very angry that God was punishing me for the actions
of others. I could not understand why. Then I began to hear
from Those around me how His actions were making Those in Heaven work more
closely and willingly with Those God had chosen to have an alliance with,
for the common good.
Though I grieve greatly at being separated from my Loved Ones, and
Their tears hurt me, I think I understand God's purpose in this effort,
to force His people that follow Him on both sides of existence, to do what
is right, to set aside their own prejudices, their own greeds and put their
full emphasis into what they are doing for the common good.
Though what God does hurts me, personally, and I pray for the hour
when His people start responding to His wishes and I may be rejoined with
my Loved Ones, I will support what He does. I will tell others to
follow His wishes. Some may find this strange, but it is the way
I think all should be."
I find this man's statements inspiring. They give me fortitude
to carry on my work. I sincerely hope that they reach others in the
same way.