think

[rod]

"I have plans for you," says the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to

harm you; plans to give you a hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11-12

 

After living what I felt was a 'decent' life, my time on earth came to

the end. The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting

room of what I thought to be a court house. The doors opened and I was

instructed to come in and have a seat by the defense table.

 

As I looked around I saw the 'prosecutor.' He was a villainous looking

gent who snarled as he stared at me. He definitely was the most evil

person I have ever seen.

 

I sat down and looked to my left and there sat My Attorney, kind and

gentle looking man whose appearance seemed so familiar to me, I felt I

knew Him.

 

The corner door flew open and there appeared the Judge in full flowing

robes. He commanded an awesome presence as He

moved across the room I couldn't take my eyes off of Him. As He took His

seat behind the bench, He said, 'Let us begin.'

 

The prosecutor rose and said, 'My name is Satan and I am here to showyou

why this man belongs in hell.' He proceeded to tell of lies that I told,

things that I stole, and In the past when I cheated others. Satan told of

other horrible Perversions that were once in my life and the more he

spoke, the further down in my seat I sank. I was so embarrassed that I

couldn't look at anyone, even my own Attorney, as the Devil told of sins

that even I had completely forgotten about.

 

As upset as I was at Satan for telling all these things about me, I was

equally upset at My Attorney who sat there silently not offering any form

of defense at all. I know I had been guilty of those things, but I had

done some good in my life - couldn't that at least equal out part of the

harm I'd done? Satan finished with a fury and said, 'This man belongs in

hell, he is guilty of all that I have charged and there is not a person

who can prove otherwise.'

 

When it was His turn, My Attorney first asked if He might approach the

bench. The Judge allowed this over the strong objection of Satan, and

beckoned Him to come forward. As He got up and started walking, I was

able to see Him in His full splendor and majesty. I realized why He

seemed so familiar;this was Jesus representing me, my Lord and my

Savior. He stopped at the bench and softly said to the Judge, 'Hi, Dad,'

and then He turned to address the court.

 

'Satan was correct in saying that this man had sinned, I won't deny any

of these allegations. And, yes, the wages of sin is death, and this man

deserves to be punished.' Jesus took a deep breath and turned to His

Father with out stretched arms and proclaimed, 'However, I died on the

cross so that this person might have eternal life and he has accepted Me

as his Savior, so he is Mine.' My Lord continued with, 'His name is

written in the Book of Life, and no one can snatch him from Me.

 

Satan still does not understand yet. This man is not to be given

justice, but rather mercy.' As Jesus sat down, He quietly paused,

looked at His Father and said, 'There is nothing else that needs to be

done.' 'I've done it all.'

 

The Judge lifted His mighty hand and slammed the gavel down. The

following words bellowed from His lips.. 'This man is free. The penalty

for him has already been paid in full. 'Case dismissed.'

 

As my Lord led me away, I could hear Satan ranting and raving, 'I won't

give up, I will win the next one.' I asked Jesus as He gave me my

instructions where to go next, 'Have you ever lost a case?' Christ

lovingly smiled and said, 'Everyone that has come to Me and asked Me to

represent them has received the same verdict as you, ~Paid In Full~'

Rod

[Marcarl]

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and Wonderful

[kenw]

Thanks for the post, AMEN!!!

[1joeranger]

Love this! Had a sermon two week ago which included a gavel and the words "NOT GUILTY" Whew, am I ever glad, grateful, humbled, and undeserving! If you don't mind I am going share this with a few others!!

[mm482]

Great, thanks for sharing!!!

 

Earl

[Spyder]

Amen!!

[Yammer Dan]

Thanks. Made my morning a little better.

[loosebiker]

"I have plans for you," says the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to

harm you; plans to give you a hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11-12

 

After living what I felt was a 'decent' life, my time on earth came to

the end. The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting

room of what I thought to be a court house. The doors opened and I was

instructed to come in and have a seat by the defense table.

 

As I looked around I saw the 'prosecutor.' He was a villainous looking

gent who snarled as he stared at me. He definitely was the most evil

person I have ever seen.

 

I sat down and looked to my left and there sat My Attorney, kind and

gentle looking man whose appearance seemed so familiar to me, I felt I

knew Him.

 

The corner door flew open and there appeared the Judge in full flowing

robes. He commanded an awesome presence as He

moved across the room I couldn't take my eyes off of Him. As He took His

seat behind the bench, He said, 'Let us begin.'

 

The prosecutor rose and said, 'My name is Satan and I am here to showyou

why this man belongs in hell.' He proceeded to tell of lies that I told,

things that I stole, and In the past when I cheated others. Satan told of

other horrible Perversions that were once in my life and the more he

spoke, the further down in my seat I sank. I was so embarrassed that I

couldn't look at anyone, even my own Attorney, as the Devil told of sins

that even I had completely forgotten about.

 

As upset as I was at Satan for telling all these things about me, I was

equally upset at My Attorney who sat there silently not offering any form

of defense at all. I know I had been guilty of those things, but I had

done some good in my life - couldn't that at least equal out part of the

harm I'd done? Satan finished with a fury and said, 'This man belongs in

hell, he is guilty of all that I have charged and there is not a person

who can prove otherwise.'

 

When it was His turn, My Attorney first asked if He might approach the

bench. The Judge allowed this over the strong objection of Satan, and

beckoned Him to come forward. As He got up and started walking, I was

able to see Him in His full splendor and majesty. I realized why He

seemed so familiar;this was Jesus representing me, my Lord and my

Savior. He stopped at the bench and softly said to the Judge, 'Hi, Dad,'

and then He turned to address the court.

 

'Satan was correct in saying that this man had sinned, I won't deny any

of these allegations. And, yes, the wages of sin is death, and this man

deserves to be punished.' Jesus took a deep breath and turned to His

Father with out stretched arms and proclaimed, 'However, I died on the

cross so that this person might have eternal life and he has accepted Me

as his Savior, so he is Mine.' My Lord continued with, 'His name is

written in the Book of Life, and no one can snatch him from Me.

 

Satan still does not understand yet. This man is not to be given

justice, but rather mercy.' As Jesus sat down, He quietly paused,

looked at His Father and said, 'There is nothing else that needs to be

done.' 'I've done it all.'

 

The Judge lifted His mighty hand and slammed the gavel down. The

following words bellowed from His lips.. 'This man is free. The penalty

for him has already been paid in full. 'Case dismissed.'

 

As my Lord led me away, I could hear Satan ranting and raving, 'I won't

give up, I will win the next one.' I asked Jesus as He gave me my

instructions where to go next, 'Have you ever lost a case?' Christ

lovingly smiled and said, 'Everyone that has come to Me and asked Me to

represent them has received the same verdict as you, ~Paid In Full~'

Rod

[etcswjoe]

Makes you think.

[Reddog170]

Way awesome!! Completely true as well. Great story. Shaun