|
After
living a "decent" life, my time on earth came to an 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 lawyer, a kind and gentle
looking man whose appearance seemed familiar to me.
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 show
you 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 lawyer, 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 representative 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've 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 lawyer 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 wage of sin is death! , and this man
deserves to be punished." Jesus took a deep breath and turned to his
Father with outstretched 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 replied,
"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 lead me away, I could hear Satan ranting and raving, "I
won't give up, I'll 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." |
