A Love Letter from Jesus
Dear Beloved,
I know I have written a love letter to you, called the Bible. However, it is a long, sometimes complicated letter, explaining why things are the way they are, and how I’m making sure that you, My bride, will be with Me forever. Sometimes My love for you, so strong and pure, gets lost in all the words. So, I want to let you know about My love in simpler terms.
You have been in My heart since before creation. I always knew you would be Mine, and arranged thousands of years of history very carefully, to ensure that you would live, and that you would belong to Me. It is true that I have many members in my bride, My church, but you, beloved, are special to Me.
I genuinely regret any pain or hardships you have endured, and hope you understand that I would never ask you to go through something difficult if it weren’t necessary. You are in a maze of tunnels, pitfalls, and dead ends, child, but please understand that I am above the maze, and can see where you need to go. The path I lead you down may cause you to fall, or become hurt, but the other paths are so much worse. I may ask you to follow a path with a pitfall, so that you will see the bigger pitfall around the corner. Sometimes, I lead you down a difficult path, just because I want you to depend on Me – and I love coming to your rescue. And the path I lead you down leads to the heart of the maze. My heart.
Many years ago, I was where you are right now. In the flesh, in pain, sometimes angry, sometimes sad, even depressed. There were many people who rejected Me, as you feel rejected sometimes. I knew My path led to pain, humiliation and death; and I went willingly, so that I could close that door and you would not stumble into it. You see, because you have sinned, a perfect sacrifice had to be made. Part of that sacrifice, one that I paid willingly, was living with the trials and temptations of life, feeling the urges and impulses that you feel every day, but not sinning. It was not easy, child, but I kept My eyes on the prize – you – and did not falter.
My heart beats strong for you. But it stopped once, a long time ago. For three long days, it lay cold and lifeless in a cave. After that time, your debt was paid; My Father again breathed life into Me, and My heart began to live again. For almost two millennia now, it has beat strongly, waiting. Waiting for you first to be born, then to turn to Me. Do you realize that it beats for the sole purpose of loving you? If you were the only one My death saved, I would have eagerly lived and died in exactly the same way, with the same passion. Can you even fathom My love for you? Now, My heart beats and waits for you to come home. I would love nothing more than to gather you into My arms right now, but there is a lot that I need you to do first, so that others will know My love.
And of course, I must wait for My Father to say it’s time. In My culture, after the betrothal, a Groom goes to His Father’s house and builds a beautiful honeymoon suite for Himself and His bride. Until My Father says it’s ready, I must continue to work, and to wait. But I know He won’t let me come and get you until it’s perfect.
Do you have any idea what you are worth to Me, child? I don’t care where you’ve been, or what you’ve done. I have enough holiness for us both, and we will both come to our marriage whole and pure. I am the King of kings and Lord of lords. That makes you, Beloved, a Queen, a co-ruler with Me. No matter what your station in life now, you will be royalty when you come home to Me. You will have a crown, and a kingdom to help Me rule. And I promise, you will have Me.
It may seem like it is impossible to do, but I ask that you put aside all anger, bitterness, and resentment. If and when anyone hurts you, Beloved, they will answer to Me; probably not the way you may wish, or when you wish, but I promise, vengeance is Mine. Trust Me that I will repay. It is My right as your Betrothed to protect you, and to deal with those who hurt you. But I cannot do that if you step between Me and that person. Do not be surprised if I offer them mercy, as well as justice. You too have hurt many people, both intentionally and accidentally. You may owe some people an apology or restitution, but I have made sure that any eternal debt you acquire has been and will be paid for in full. I have paid, dear one, a price so high that you cannot comprehend it, so believe Me when I tell you that I have taken care of the bulk of your debt. Because I love you.
And when you come home to Me, our relationship will continue to grow and flourish. I will be your God, your Messiah, and your Redeemer; but I will also be your Husband, your Friend, your Lover, and your Confidant. We will spend vast amounts of time in each others’ company, both alone and with others. There are an endless variety of wonders that I have set aside to amaze you, and to show My love to you. My Father has given Me the throne of glory, and you, My dear betrothed, will share that throne with Me. He has approved of My choice of brides, and is anxious to bring you into Our family.
Please, continue to love Me, and to follow My path. My words are trustworthy; my directions are true, and I long for you, My bride, more than you know.
Love, Jesus
I know I have written a love letter to you, called the Bible. However, it is a long, sometimes complicated letter, explaining why things are the way they are, and how I’m making sure that you, My bride, will be with Me forever. Sometimes My love for you, so strong and pure, gets lost in all the words. So, I want to let you know about My love in simpler terms.
You have been in My heart since before creation. I always knew you would be Mine, and arranged thousands of years of history very carefully, to ensure that you would live, and that you would belong to Me. It is true that I have many members in my bride, My church, but you, beloved, are special to Me.
I genuinely regret any pain or hardships you have endured, and hope you understand that I would never ask you to go through something difficult if it weren’t necessary. You are in a maze of tunnels, pitfalls, and dead ends, child, but please understand that I am above the maze, and can see where you need to go. The path I lead you down may cause you to fall, or become hurt, but the other paths are so much worse. I may ask you to follow a path with a pitfall, so that you will see the bigger pitfall around the corner. Sometimes, I lead you down a difficult path, just because I want you to depend on Me – and I love coming to your rescue. And the path I lead you down leads to the heart of the maze. My heart.
Many years ago, I was where you are right now. In the flesh, in pain, sometimes angry, sometimes sad, even depressed. There were many people who rejected Me, as you feel rejected sometimes. I knew My path led to pain, humiliation and death; and I went willingly, so that I could close that door and you would not stumble into it. You see, because you have sinned, a perfect sacrifice had to be made. Part of that sacrifice, one that I paid willingly, was living with the trials and temptations of life, feeling the urges and impulses that you feel every day, but not sinning. It was not easy, child, but I kept My eyes on the prize – you – and did not falter.
My heart beats strong for you. But it stopped once, a long time ago. For three long days, it lay cold and lifeless in a cave. After that time, your debt was paid; My Father again breathed life into Me, and My heart began to live again. For almost two millennia now, it has beat strongly, waiting. Waiting for you first to be born, then to turn to Me. Do you realize that it beats for the sole purpose of loving you? If you were the only one My death saved, I would have eagerly lived and died in exactly the same way, with the same passion. Can you even fathom My love for you? Now, My heart beats and waits for you to come home. I would love nothing more than to gather you into My arms right now, but there is a lot that I need you to do first, so that others will know My love.
And of course, I must wait for My Father to say it’s time. In My culture, after the betrothal, a Groom goes to His Father’s house and builds a beautiful honeymoon suite for Himself and His bride. Until My Father says it’s ready, I must continue to work, and to wait. But I know He won’t let me come and get you until it’s perfect.
Do you have any idea what you are worth to Me, child? I don’t care where you’ve been, or what you’ve done. I have enough holiness for us both, and we will both come to our marriage whole and pure. I am the King of kings and Lord of lords. That makes you, Beloved, a Queen, a co-ruler with Me. No matter what your station in life now, you will be royalty when you come home to Me. You will have a crown, and a kingdom to help Me rule. And I promise, you will have Me.
It may seem like it is impossible to do, but I ask that you put aside all anger, bitterness, and resentment. If and when anyone hurts you, Beloved, they will answer to Me; probably not the way you may wish, or when you wish, but I promise, vengeance is Mine. Trust Me that I will repay. It is My right as your Betrothed to protect you, and to deal with those who hurt you. But I cannot do that if you step between Me and that person. Do not be surprised if I offer them mercy, as well as justice. You too have hurt many people, both intentionally and accidentally. You may owe some people an apology or restitution, but I have made sure that any eternal debt you acquire has been and will be paid for in full. I have paid, dear one, a price so high that you cannot comprehend it, so believe Me when I tell you that I have taken care of the bulk of your debt. Because I love you.
And when you come home to Me, our relationship will continue to grow and flourish. I will be your God, your Messiah, and your Redeemer; but I will also be your Husband, your Friend, your Lover, and your Confidant. We will spend vast amounts of time in each others’ company, both alone and with others. There are an endless variety of wonders that I have set aside to amaze you, and to show My love to you. My Father has given Me the throne of glory, and you, My dear betrothed, will share that throne with Me. He has approved of My choice of brides, and is anxious to bring you into Our family.
Please, continue to love Me, and to follow My path. My words are trustworthy; my directions are true, and I long for you, My bride, more than you know.
Love, Jesus