Universal

Universal

3/21/20

How well do you subscribe to the realization that Jesus died for all and to what extent does your heartbreak when a hated enemy passes from this life?  Jesus never turned from the people that wanted to take His life but He tried to show them the Truth about God the Father and just how much He loved each one of them.  Jesus’ representative life, death, and resurrection was for everyone who believes in Him and thus become an equal heir to what God originally had in store for His most prized Creation.  It seems it has become easier to condemn those who want to do harm than showing them the Way.  Jesus did not tell us to go into familiar lands or too friendly lands and share the gospel; He specifically mentioned the entire world.  It is time we once again place the emphasis on eternal salvation instead of selfish friendly gatherings at the table of God.  Universal means complete coverage but without limitations, humans can only dream of such existences but God shall deliver on His promises.

Do we have the knowledge and wisdom to recognize that when humans bring into light their conceptual meaning of the word “universal” it is a corrupt and damning word?  No human being can offer such overall giving for any product or plan because there will always be someone else who has other intentions that will stand in the way of this operation.  Many people also believe that this word usage will bring commonality and equality to those it is truly presented to but how many of these folks actually do the preverbal math on this idea and figure in the expenditures to fund this drive.  Also, while these types of utopian living conditions all sound good to those who bask in its beliefs, these figures and results always are based upon good living times without any complications or situations arriving; of course, they do not, for when those times arrive it is only a select age group that is taken care of and exposed as deemed worthy enough to be saved, treated, or rescued.  Followers of this belief are told not to worry about unusual of complicated situations arising for it will be dealt with when and if those occasions arrive.  This is an uneducated belief and false trust placed on humans that can never be fulfilled when leveled to people.

Have anyone of you reading this article ever have a telemarketer give you a call, or how about a call that is advertising why you should vote for a certain candidate?  All of us in this country have had this experience and like most other people those types of calls come at the most inconvenient time possible.  How many of these do you even listen to or fall for their lines of superiority and responsibility in order for you to buy into what they are selling?  Some of them even make you feel guilty when you say “no” and keep going on with their appeal as to why you should give in and change your mind.  At my house, we have learned just to stop talking to them when we find out who they are and what they are selling which is evident within a few seconds of answering the phone.  We hang up on them without even saying goodbye, ending any chance of them continuing to waste time.  In all honesty, this is how we should react to those who try and sell you a universal plan of anything, the eternal telemarketer presented his plan and it was fallen for a long time ago which we are all still suffering because of its consequences.

One of the more recently delivered plans of this type of “all” coverage and acceptability is Medicare of all or healthcare for all and it is this so-called simple idea that brings forth troubling consequences if allowed to take effect.   However, in human’s equivalent to equality standards, not all issues can be covered or taken under wing there has to be some type of limitation in order to keep the plan or system from going totally broke.  So, the next step to take is to begin to “appropriately” take from others to sort out the balance.  We have been accustomed in this day and age to have the belief that money grows on trees and that any type of situation or condition that presents itself can be overcome with our style of living.  Not, true!  If this was the case then why are there shortages on certain items through this current state of human panic?  Nothing is ever given away for free there is a price that someone has to pay for such amenities, gifts, and provisions.  It is this slippage in the truth that costs so many people their lives because they believe in the same lie on the spiritual aspect of their lives, it is a trick that says peace and equality my way but in the end, turns into an eternal nightmare that once bought into cannot ever be reversed.  Jesus is the only way to have such a universal life and eternal blessing that all of us seek to have.  The world shall never tell you this because it is Satan’s job to destroy your happiness and already perfect living space.  We are reminded of such passion and truth through a very popular and frequently quoted verse, John 3:16.

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Hebrew

“For God so loved the world that He gave [His] one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

The point God wants us to understand that unless He is the center of everything, any “universal” or “all coverage” plans shall fail and not last and we do not need to look any further than the Bible to see such truth revealed.  Honestly, this simple passage rings true throughout the entire Word of God and if we read nothing further than the first few chapters of Genesis we shall see that this plan of universal can only come from God alone.  God set our lives into motion in a perfect place of residence with no cares of our own, everything that was needed for life was already provided and all we had to do was be active and maintain this provision.  But as time went along we began to believe such lies that there could be more out there waiting for us, a chance to be on our own to do what we wanted without any overlooking guardians present.  A far greater universal plan that had been hidden from our lives was the suggestion that was made.

Most of us at one time or another has come into contact with a situation that seems like its benefits are too good to be true.  The advice that many of us have been taught, told, and shown is to stay away from such products for there is a nasty catch somewhere that will take you for a portion of your worth.  Countless people fall for such contracts and once they realize what has occurred and what they have agreed to there is no turning back to stop the process from taking hold.  These folks are tricky and can say things to make mud a sellable item to anyone but the bottom line is that when all is said and done, they have you trapped and locked into a contract that must be honored.  The same goes for many other areas of our lives and it does not matter what may transpire through these agreements, the end result is that you are now part of a contract that you must fulfill.  This is exactly why Jesus came to the world, for when it looks like all is over with and you have nothing left to live for He is the One that has the true and perfect plan for your life.

It does not matter if you have the best and cheapest insurance policy that money can buy, you cannot take it with you.  Any type of other human guarantee does not mean one thing when your life is coming to its end because, at some point, someone else shall decide what you get and what you do not get.  The only choice you really have in life is the one you make to either serve God or not to serve Him.  This popular verse gives us the blueprint and map to make that choice.  Even if this verse was the only verse that the Bible recorded it is enough to ensure that we understand what is at stake.  This verse acknowledges that there will be many obstacles that will approach your life and that you will be faced with some choices that shake your foundation.  It says that we all have a choice in how we make those choices and it gives us a final end story as well.  It gives us the exact reason why we have the opportunity to understand why there is only one way to this eternal goal as well.

Also, and most importantly, this verse gives us the single plan of who shall live forever and how to reach this all-important status.  Think for a moment about those times that you have faced when important decisions have to be made at that moment.  How do you feel during that moment and how do you feel after that moment goes away?  During these times of immense pressure, it is never easy and it seems like your stage is the only one playing life out at that moment and that everything hinges on this moment in your life.  Not many times do we stop and think about what my brother has said about this type of setting, or what my wife would think, it is only you and the people directly involved in the setting at that moment, that is your universal moment and the choice must be made, now.  This type of setting is what took place in the Garden of Eden when Satan tricked Adam and Eve into eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil and it is the exact same plan he uses against us to trick us into believing that there is another universal way to live.

This Universal Plan that God has for your life did not come through any easy manner or by any cheap price.  It was a specific plan that was ordained by God long before any of us were even thought about, but it was one that has endured from the moment of our Creation and that universal plan has never changed one bit ever since.  Our enemy knows that God cannot change anything that He has or has Created and it is through this Truth that our enemy’s actions thrive for he recognizes that if he can get us to believe that there is another way to God other than through the Truth of this verse that he has won the day.  It is this dangerous belief that cost Lucifer his position in Heaven and it is this same dangerous plan that will cost yours as well.  Any deviation from the plan of God in John 3:16 is not a universal plan and it does not matter how “perfect” it may seem to your eyes and ears.  Humans cannot make anything perfect for there will always be something not thought about appear and this shall lead to someone being left out of the so-called universal plan.

God is here today telling us to stop listening to those who say that their plan is the correct plan and way to live.  Currently, we are embattled in a muck and mire scheme called a political cycle and it grows uglier as each day passes.  Thrown in with this mix is the fact that God is also allowing a nasty virus to impact our lives in many ways and when you combine these two conditions it seems like not much could go wrong or be worse.  However, that is not the case for these issues and items are just the tip of the iceberg that we shall encounter unless we change our hearts and seek the one True Universal Plan that is still on the table.  Honestly, I do not know how much longer this Truth will be honored but I know as my body rises each day, my spirit grows heavier as my eyes and ears witness the day’s events. 

It is evident that not only the world but the Church is throwing its reliance on the world instead of God.  How many times do we have to be disappointed with the ways of the world and all of the promises that humans have to offer?  It is of a noble cause that there might be a possibility that a human idea could bring everyone together, make the world go around perfectly, and provide a complete and unified utopian society, but there is not.  There has been only One universal plan that has stood the test of time and has never failed at any time and that is the plan outlined in this verse of John 3:16.  While times have now changed and the world is fitting into this category, it is more important than ever that we turn to the eternal Universal Plan of God.  Church, it is time we step up and start teaching the truth concerning the way to God and to eternal life.  No longer can we lay out the lies that it is okay to be wishy-washy with doctrinal garbage that has separated us for generations. 

Mankind shall continue to spread such evil plans that proclaim peace and true harmony, but all of them cannot survive one stone’s throw much less a global crisis.  God is calling out to us louder than ever to make our hearts right before Him and to live in His Ways so that He may pass over our houses.  God’s Universal Plan brings nothing but peace and Truth during times of trouble with the eternal guarantee that the Creator and Guarantor of this plan shall meet you exactly where you are when trials arrive.  Church, it is our responsibility to teach and to preach this Truth to the world for at some moment we will be held accountable for our actions and it is my utter desire to hear those words from my Creator “well done”.  The world shall throw so many plans that claim to be perfect in all ways, but they shall only provide disappointment and failure, it is the plan of God that provides everything we need to survive today and to live forever.  Seek God through His Word and He shall direct you in His Ways of Truth and happiness protect you in times of storms and give to the confidence to stand up against our enemy.  God loved the world so much to provide you with a plan that shall never fail and it is now our time to share this plan with others every day.

DLB