CALLING THE SHEEP

Then the King will say to those on His right hand

'Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom

prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Matthew 25 - 34

The teacher stood in front of her captive audience and asked the question "Who do you think has the most advanced mind blowing computer way beyond our human comprehension and yet at the flick of a switch the operator can see where you are and what you are doing".

"Let me tell you a story" the teacher continued.   It's about a very old lady who had been moved by her family into a care home for her own safety.    She lay in the dark tears streaming down her face  alone and confused.

The computer operator said "use the simulation its time.   Send Jack, she will not be afraid."   

Annie heard the sound of the opening door.   She was very very weak and it was an effort to raise her head to look at the approaching figure.   Her sight was poor.   "I need my glasses" she moaned as she peered through the mist.

Suddenly her sight cleared and there stood Jack.  Her Jack, her beloved Jack.   He spoke "come on old girl, you've suffered enough - its time to come home."

She laughed as she caught a glimpse of her reflection in the dressing table mirror.  That beautiful young thing, was it her?

"Give me your hand darling" said Jack "don't be afraid" and he gathered her up in strong arms.

They found Annie the next morning.  She had the happiest smile on her face.   Her prison door was open.   Gone the indignity of bits that had ceased to function - still at last.

'We have to let go of this life to live' was her favourite saying and Jesus smiled.   Annie has arrived "welcome aboard - good and faithful servant"

She wasn't a celebrity here on earth.   She had a servant heart and worked with the rough sleepers on the city streets, she was just one of the hidden army of workers trying to make a difference in a world slowly falling apart.   That is precisely what the Lord called all His followers to do.   Make a difference where you can.   The end game is written but those who follow His teachings will surely earn their place in glory. 

As the class ended and one youngster headed for the cloakroom malice written all over her face.   She would tell her mother the story her teacher had told and that would be reported to the education authorities.   At last she would be getting rid of Ms Appleby who was a christian and always banging on about right and wrong.

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As the year comes to an end genuine christians realise biblical prophecy is unfolding.   The Christ has been taken out of Christmas.   The teacher of my story will be cautioned for her christian slant on the lesson and it may even go to litigation with loss of employment.   Every attempt is being made to squash freedom of speech and there is little compassion for those who slip through the net.  They worship success, fame and money,  all Gods of this world.    

We put on the whole armour of God and stand.    Meanwhile the circus that is religion continues and the idiocy of false teachers and prophets continues apace.  Those who make money leading confused sheep in circles grow wealthy - tent makers they are not. 

Follow the Lord and even in the hour of death hear His sweet words "Come, ye blessed of my Father.

SHALOM