We began this story with a parable.
Luke 19:12 says, "Therefore He said: 'A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return. '"
The King gave His servants resources to use for building His Kingdom.
Notice what some of the people said to this king in Luke 19:14-17,27.
14 "But his citizens hated him, and sent a delegation after him, saying, 'We will not have this man to reign over us. '"
15 And so it was that when he returned (the second coming), having received the kingdom, he then commanded these servants, to whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.
16 Then came the first, saying, 'Master, your mina has earned ten minas. '
17 And he said to him, 'Well done, good servant; because you were faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities. ' (This servant received a reward)
Some people did not want to join this kingdom because they wanted to run their own lives and they did not want to be under the king 's authority. You cannot be part of a kingdom without submitting to the king!
27 But bring here those enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, and slay them before me"
As you are reading this, it is likely that some or all of this is new to you. If you are Jewish, you may know that God has a special Covenant with you. Believing in Jesus brings that Covenant to completion in a Jewish person 's life.
If you are Muslim or another faith, your realization that Creator God is a giving God who wants a personal relationship with you, can transform your life.
Comparison of the scriptures given here with any others will validate diving inspiration through indisputable fulfilled prophecy. All that God requires is an open heart and "good will." He is not a hard taskmaster.
"Glory to God in the highest [heaven], and on earth peace among men with whom He is well pleased [men of goodwill, of His favor]" (Luke 2:14 - Amplified Bible).
Having a good will simply means that you want the truth about God; you want Him to reveal Himself to you. God, who knows your heart and shows His favor because of your "good will," will reveal Himself to you. You should not trust in cultural and social traditions. Traditions are not reliable way to the truth. They have caused people to miss God. What has been shown here is the indisputable truth of the infallible Word of God.
There are many differing opinions in the world about if, when and how Jesus may or may not come back to earth someday. Even many Christians do not agree on the details. However, one thing is for sure, and that is that there will be a day of judgment for every single person who has ever lived on earth. That Day of Judgment may be when Jesus returns. However, should this be the day that you die, then this will be your judgment day!
That Word says that it is not God 's will that any should perish eternally. God provided for your eternal safety and destination. Jesus paid the ultimate price for that salvation by dying for your sins in your place. The next page will show you how to pray to receive this gift of eternal life.
We all start out separated from God.
If you are not sure about these things, here is how to pray: "Oh, God, I am a seeker. I want the truth about who you are and about spiritual things and the King, the Messiah. I want you to reveal yourself to me. I want you to tell me your name. I want this to be a personal thing, not something from a book or from man." Now, pour your heart out to God and tell Him how you honestly feel. Include your doubts, fears, etc.
If you wish to pray to receive the King, the Messiah and the forgiveness of your sins, you may do it right now: "Oh God, I believe that you sent Jesus as the King, the Messiah to take my old life and I want to receive His life. I want to be born back into your family so that I can be connected with You. I believe that Jesus shed His blood for me. I believe that when He died He took my old life and the penalty that went with it. I believe that He was raised from the dead to give me His life. I accept this by making Jesus my boss, my Lord. I turn control of life over to Jesus right now."
