(Circa 1998)
What does Heaven know about our destiny? What does Heaven know about the time and the hour of our death? The answer is: ALL.
Somewhere in my mid fifties I was in my bedroom upstairs in Rowley, MA and began to think about how quickly time had gone by. Somehow, I thought that I might be called home earlier in life (in the military as a Navy pilot, we all recognized this possibility), but now I wondered how time would play out and began to think about my inevitable death. At the thought of death, I began to be a bit disconsolate as I have always considered death (common to man) to be an unnatural event not intended for us. That, somehow, the fate of death had been imposed on mankind through some sort of unnatural evolution. I always thought this -even as a young person. Of course, that is true -isn't it? Sin and Satan, or Satan and then sin brought death to man. It is unnatural and it was not the originate destiny of man.
So, there I was standing and dressing -thinking
these thoughts, when I audibly heard: "When the time comes, you will be
ready." I was amazed, and
then greatly consoled at this revelation. To this day this spoken word brings me a great sense of peace and assurance in the face of a now crumbling and
aging body. I rejoice in knowing that Heaven knows the hour
of my death, and that when it arrives, I will be ready to meet and embrace
it. Alleluia! Praise be to the work of the Savior, who at a great price opened the door for all of us to the possibilty of Peace at the hour of our earthly passing.
Now, at the age of seventy, that hour is much closer for me than at the time I received this consoling word of knowledge. God is in control, and will call me home when the hour does arrive. In some ways, I actively prepare for that event through my prayer life and asking for the gift of greater intimacy with God our Father.
Yes, He is Love, and He is passionate for us. And, as Scripture teaches, He seeks those who desire to worship Him in Spirit and Truth .
Yet, it is impossible to gain an understanding regarding this great spiritual truth without first submitting to His Will for your life. Then, understanding comes as infused knowledge lovingly, tenderly and mysteriously given.
In this world, where many of us have experienced poor, or even violent parental events, it takes time to come into this place. For many of us, great interior healing is needed to enter into intimacy with God and to embrace His tender Love. But, begin by asking for it, by praying from your heart, and being faithful to His Commands. And, above all of this, learn to persevere in this endeavor. Urgently avoid the occult in all of its forms, embrace purity, and do not rely upon your own strength. In due course He will answer your cry. He ALWAYS does!
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