Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Luke 16: 22
And it came to pass that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom; the rich man also died, and was buried.
ANGELS HELP IN ESCORTING SOULS TO GOD AFTER DEATH
The question often arises, "I thought that JESUS came and escorted souls to GOD?" The answer is in another question: "Where is the bosom of Abraham?"
The "Bosom of Abraham" is another term for Paradise, a place of waiting for the resurrection of JESUS. This is the place where JESUS visited to lead the souls, who were awaiting the promise, into Heaven. All souls before JESUS were escorted by angels; after the resurrection of JESUS from the dead, He leads all souls to Heaven.
There were souls who were transported into the presence of GOD by chariots and horses of fire, just like Elijah. (II Kings 2:11); these, too, are angels of GOD with a specific ministry (Psalm 68:17).
In the story of Lazarus and the rich man, told by JESUS, we find that the poor beggar was carried to a place of life; the rich man, who had ignored the cry of the poor, was buried. He begs for help, but there is a gulf between him and Lazarus could not help the rich man, with even a drop of water.
JESUS message to the world is a message of LOVE, care, compassion and mercy. Those who show mercy, shall receive mercy; those who give love, will receive unconditional love in return.
The compassion of JESUS is the compassion we are to give to all people, especially those in most need of mercy.
LOVE IS OF GOD AND EVERYONE WHO LOVES IS BEGOTTEN OF GOD AND KNOWS GOD
Luke 16: 22
And it came to pass that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom; the rich man also died, and was buried.
ANGELS HELP IN ESCORTING SOULS TO GOD AFTER DEATH
The question often arises, "I thought that JESUS came and escorted souls to GOD?" The answer is in another question: "Where is the bosom of Abraham?"
The "Bosom of Abraham" is another term for Paradise, a place of waiting for the resurrection of JESUS. This is the place where JESUS visited to lead the souls, who were awaiting the promise, into Heaven. All souls before JESUS were escorted by angels; after the resurrection of JESUS from the dead, He leads all souls to Heaven.
There were souls who were transported into the presence of GOD by chariots and horses of fire, just like Elijah. (II Kings 2:11); these, too, are angels of GOD with a specific ministry (Psalm 68:17).
In the story of Lazarus and the rich man, told by JESUS, we find that the poor beggar was carried to a place of life; the rich man, who had ignored the cry of the poor, was buried. He begs for help, but there is a gulf between him and Lazarus could not help the rich man, with even a drop of water.
JESUS message to the world is a message of LOVE, care, compassion and mercy. Those who show mercy, shall receive mercy; those who give love, will receive unconditional love in return.
The compassion of JESUS is the compassion we are to give to all people, especially those in most need of mercy.
LOVE IS OF GOD AND EVERYONE WHO LOVES IS BEGOTTEN OF GOD AND KNOWS GOD
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