I don't think in terms of being in a fallen state as I am reborn of spirit, I know who I am in Father's eyes and who I have been. I am a new creation in Christ. Christ lives and reigns in my heart, in the heart of flesh which was divinely spoken into being. It's too easy for me to lash out at myself, to find fault or that I'm not doing enough, not that I have to do anything yet I desire with all that I am to do as much as I possibly can to further the cause of Truth. Someone once said, "Let's make Heaven crowded." I agree yet know that most believers I have come across won't be going to heaven right away, they will be part of the New Earth. Why? Christ tells us why when He spoke of being reborn of both spirit and water. We speak of what we know, this should be the way and not of what we know by reading scripture unless revealed by God but of what we have experienced WITH God, in our personal walks with Him. We can learn so much by listening to the true testimonies of others, those that strike as truth in our hearts and those that share similar spiritual experiences, much like we have. We know for a fact that both of us are known to God and have had real experiences with various forms of Him.No matter what Divine experience we go through or how close to God we draw near, it is so so very important my dear sister that we remember we are still here in the Fallen State. The Lord has won already - His Victory was completed on Calvary when He said "It is Finished". But Salvation functions beyond time and space the way we understand it currently.
I always like to say that the End has: happened, is happening and WILL happen, you know what I mean? So that's why I always push that the actual date and Time of the Lord's return isn't important - only the Lord is important and we MUST be ready and keep our lamps lit, trimmed and filled with oil. We are the lamps and our light must be shining for all to see.
Matthew 5:14-16
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Now let me be clear: Satan, by definition, IS the enemy and WILL be destroyed - this has been foretold and the Lake of Fire will be created specifically for the dragon and all the stars that he ensnared with his tail when he was cast from the heavens. But we STILL must extend forgiveness even to our enemies, to the greatest of our enemies. Because this is the supreme love, light and goodness which is only truly seen in Jesus Himself.
I don't think that the Satan will KNOW forgiveness and accept the Word of God, I believe his nature prevents him from this. You know the one and only unforgivable sin? To deny the power of the Holy Spirit? I believe only Satan (and his children) are actually capable of doing this.
Also there is something you mentioned a couple posts ago I wanted to address. You said something along the lines of: "Sometimes I feel sad for Father because everyone is so focused on loving and thanking the Son." But don't fret about this, okay? He is the GOOD Father, so purely good and selfless and loving that all the joy and hope and praise we pour out to the Lord Jesus brings the Father great happiness. Surely He is happier to see us love Jesus than even Himself because a wonderful and true Father like Him would PREFER to see His Son on the Throne, at His Own Right Hand, than Himself.
I will continue to pray earnestly for your health, strength and happiness Eve, may the Father send the Holy Spirit in great power to revitalize and empower you for the work ahead. Do not neglect your rest for even the Father took one Yom to rest. The Sabbath was made for Man, not man for the Sabbath![]()
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I just reread something you wrote about Father and Jesus. Father will ALWAYS be FIRST with me. Jesus made it clear that He always did and said what His Father told Him and of course He would as He is the Living Word of God. Jesus acknowledged Father and Father acknowledged Jesus. Father can't and should not be left out because we're not talking about a mere human dad and human type feelings, we're talking about the Ancient of Days, the Father of ALL, a Being so immensely powerful that very few can actually be in His presence. Jesus tones himself down for us and even still He can be so very intense. I know that any praise towards Jesus makes Father happy yet would it make Jesus happy? Not if Father is left to the wayside, for Jesus is /was all about His Father and His Father's work, He said, "If you see me, you see the Father." If He walked into a Church and it was all about Him and not a word about Father, well it just doesn't sit right within me. I don't agree and will never place even Christ before my Heavenly Father for I am His daughter. I belonged to Father before I belonged to Christ, long before.