What will happen to the person in Cleveland or down the street or in China who doesn’t know and has never heard of Jesus? Will they face judgment for ignorance? No…God’s Divine Mercy Will not condemn like this.
It is I who will face their judgment if I do not share the Word and Mercy of God.
The great commission which Jesus left us before ascending to the Father was not a “if you wanna” type statement. “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to the whole of creation” Mark 16:15 and “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations” Matthew 28:19 were orders.
The definition of commission is “ an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people.”
If we are to call ourselves Catholic, we must take the message handed down to us through the Church out into the world. We are commanded by Jesus Christ Himself to “preach the Gospel” and “make disciples” throughout “the whole of creation.” To tell all people of the message of Jesus.
Years ago, I had a vision of my judgment moment. I stood before God the Father. He looked at me and asked, “why should I let you into My Kingdom?” “Father,” I replied, “because I believe Your Son died for me.” The Father looked at me and said, “prove it.” I gazed around unsure of how to prove this. I checked my pockets for some evidence that would show my claim true. I had nothing. My hands were as empty as my pockets. Then, I heard a voice behind me, “because, I’m here.” And, another, “me too, I’m here as well.” I turned to look toward the voices and saw two men standing in white behind me with their hands raised. Then, another and another and another appeared and repeated this statement. I only recognized a few of the faces who stood in witness behind me in the courts of Heaven’s Judgement. Dozens of voices joined in as more acclaimed, “I’m here.”
The Father smiled and said, “well done, My son, welcome home. Come in, bring your friends.”
I knew at that moment, my call was to do all I could to fulfill the Great Commission and tell everyone I could of the great God who I love and worship.
God later gave me the message of Divine Mercy and in 2019, called me to be an apostle of Mercy on earth, spreading this incredible message.
It doesn’t seem right that I can come into Heaven for doing something I truly enjoy. I mean, shouldn’t it be harder and take more effort? Yes and no, we don’t merit Heaven by our merits, but, God has given us a great treasure to care for. His message! We can bury this treasure to keep it safe, sound thinking in today’s increasingly secular world. Or, we can do as Jesus ordered, share this pearl of incalculable worth and receive a billion times in return.
We have all been given a great gift in knowing Jesus and being recipients of Divine Mercy. “To whom much is given, much will be required.” Luke 12:48
This pull and desire of my heart is the reason I decided to share our story by publishing my book, “I knew His voice.” (Available here on Amazon). It is why I am willing to share personal stories and even failings on my blog, The Road of Faith (http://theroadoffaith.net to subscribe) and why I am willing and even make an effort to turn any conversation to Jesus. I love speaking about what He’s done for me. If all my trials and struggles, joys and incredible blessings can provide grace and hope for even one soul, I hope that person will be the first one to stand and exclaim, “I’m here.”