So. Do you ever look in the mirror and think... "How is it that out of millions and billions and trillions of human beings that have walked on this planet, how did I come to live in THIS body at THIS time of life, in THIS family, in THIS state and city, with THIS face, THIS voice, THESE talents, and THESE weaknesses?" That's a huge question. Seriously, I could have been someone else. I could have been looking through the eyes of another body at another time. What is the answer? Is there one?
Yes. There is.
Take me, for example. I am a literal "offspring" of God the Eternal Father. I was born as a spirit being before I came to this earth. I lived before I came here. I had abilities, a personality, hopes and wishes and desires. I learned and was taught a great deal about God's plan for ME. I chose to follow Him, and He sent me here to gain a body, to be tried, tested, to learn and grow, to gain experience and knowledge for myself, to feel pain and sorrow so I could know true pleasure and joy. I don't know why I have THIS family. I don't know why I live in the state and city I live in. Except that I know God's plan is greater than I could imagine, and He has a purpose in all things. Because I trust Him, and I know He loves me and will only do what is best for me in order to learn and grow the best, choicest way possible, I don't have to worry or wonder about that really. God has a way of tailoring our lives fit perfectly for US and only us.
What about the indescribable, unmentionable, unthinkable horrid deeds that happen to some of His children?
God cannot control us. He promised this would be a chance for us to learn and grow and make our own choices. If He controls our choices, God ceases to be God, for His promise to allow us the right to choose becomes diminished. Therefore, some of His children will choose horrid behaviors, inflicting awful crimes and wounds and pains upon many innocent, good people, including precious children. For these, God promises comfort, peace, love, and healing through the true healing power of His Son Jesus Christ who suffered our pains already. For some, the greatest source of comfort will be to return home to His presence, to leave this world of pain and affliction earlier. For others, they may remain in their wounds to walk in this life for many more years to come, but God promises to consecrate their weaknesses and wounds and hurts become strengths unto them, as long as they choose to walk His way. God will take care of those who inflicted such pains on His own time, in His own way. They of course have the chance to repent and be forgiven, but that is a choice they must make for themselves.
So. Who are you? You are a child of God. Where did you come from? You came from His holy presence, from His loving arms, when He told you He loved you, and would see you again as long as you did YOUR very best.
Remember, we all have a different kind of "best." He only cares that you do YOURS. :)
Of this I testify, in the holy name of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
