Our genes come from our parents but our spirit comes from God (Eccl 12:7). Consequently, I regard myself very privileged having been born into a believing, God-fearing family. It could have been devastating had it been otherwise!
I could have been born into a Muslim family, somewhere in Iraq or Pakistan, born with a vision to blow myself up in order to kill more people who refuse to follow my beliefs! I wouldn’t know that Jesus did the dying on my behalf so that I may live!
I could also have been born into a socialist Russian family, somewhere in Siberia, brought up without the knowledge of Jesus Christ! How cold would that have turned out to be!
Likewise, I could have been a Buddhist Chinese or a black person somewhere in Africa who hasn’t heard of Jesus Christ! Every alternative destination would have been a disaster. Only problem is, had I been born into another family, I would not have known the difference…
I am so glad and feel special because God blessed me with this privileged destiny on earth.
Jesus’ response to this is: “I love you! I am so glad you chose to follow Me! It would have been awful if it happened otherwise! You are special, but listen carefully, I would have loved you still, had you been born somewhere else. However, if you were born elsewhere and knew what you know now, you would have begged a Christian like you to teach you about Me.”
“All those people hate you today, I realise that. On the other hand, can you imagine how they would hate you even more when they die and discover their mistake and you did nothing to persuade them to follow Me when you had the chance.”
“Yes, I know many will kill you for trying to teach them the truth. Pray, ask for guidance, speak up, do what you need to do. My hands are tied and My words muted if you decide to remain quiet. Our Father acts when He listens to your loving heart-throb for other people, the same people His heart longs for.”
“You don’t even need to quit your job and move to another country in particular. You were born into your environment for a reason and purpose. Many people, living close by in the very same environment, have heard the Message but are not following Me. Some need to hear it again. In most of these cases you will be their only preacher.”
“A reality you might not be aware of, is that more people than you can imagine, living close to you, experience some kind of problem. You have a task over and above your normal job. Start right there where you are!”
“You are not alone in this – I am with you all the way.”