At the Heavently Court Room
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 very 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 and 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. Justice will
finally be served this day."
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 now in his full splendor and majesty. Now
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 wages of sin is death and this
man deserves to be punished".
Jesus took a deep breath and turned to His Father with out-stretched 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 and 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 led 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 sameverdict as you, "Paid in Full."
Oh what a blessing! There is no greater commandment than to love your neighbor as
yourself!
PRAYER
Father, I ask you to bless my friends reading this right now! Lord, show them a new
revelation of Your love and power. Holy Spirit, I ask You To minister to their spirit at
this very moment. Where there is pain, give them Your peace & mercy. Where there is
self-doubting, release a renewed confidence in Your ability to work through them. Where
there is tiredness, or exhaustion, I ask You to give them understanding, patience, &
strength as they learn submission to Your leading. Where there is spiritual stagnation, I
ask You to renew them by revealing Your nearness, and by drawing them into greater
intimacy with You. Where there is fear, reveal Your love, and release to them Your
courage. Where there is a sin blocking them, reveal it, and break its hold over my
friend's life. Bless their finances, give them greater vision, and raise up leaders, and
friends to support, and encourage them.
Give each of them discernment to recognize the demonic forces around them, and reveal to
them the power they have in You to defeat it, I ask You to do these things in Jesus' name!
AMEN
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