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A number of people think that Jesus is a kind of fantasy and unreal because they are unable to see him. Others think that he was just an individual who lived two thousand years ago and that he is now just a memory. However it is a fact that millions of people believe in Jesus – the only way to Salvation. Regrettably, however, there are other millions who have followed other religions which do not promise any form of salvation.
The aim of this letter is to present Jesus as a real entity that can be easily felt and experienced by the number of miracles that occur on a daily basis around the world. Such miracles are made in the name of Jesus, who is God himself. It is a fact that Jesus lived around two thousand years ago. He was crucified, died and on the third day he was resurrected by the power of God. It is also a fact that he lives today and forever.
We need not go too far to see the number of miracles that have occurred and are still occur everywhere in the world. Even in Malta it is sufficient to go to the Mellieha Sanctuary or that at Ta’ Pinu in Gozo to witness such miracles. Crutches, dresses, stories of accidents and incurable diseases are found there as proof of the miracles that God had bestowed on the people involved.
All these miracles are approved by the Church, the more so because they do not have a rational explanation, except the Divine. Testimonies of doctors, specialists and other experts in their field testify as to the explicable healing of the individual concerned. Apart from this, one may also experience the presence of God and the Hold Spirit during meetings especially when a sick person is inexplicably healed. You shall experience healing and witnesses the same persons healed by the divine mercy of God.
I would like to give my own personal experience on this issue. I did not know Jesus very well. However it was through my wife that I began to attend various religious meetings and healing services. One day I met Dr John and I felt inwardly relieved – a kind of inner peace which is not easily explained. One has to experience it to be able to know what inner peace is. Literally one feels as though he is living somewhere in paradise, a kind of peacefulness which is not of this earth. From then onwards I was helped by other members of the community who prayed for me so that slowly, but surely the Holy Spirit began to change my life. I am not perfect and I do not pretend to be. However, I can say openly that my life has changed completely. Jesus has shown me a number of directions and situations where I have been instrumental to help others spiritually – at one time there was even a person who was an atheist, but is now heading steadily in the right direction. I am convinced that Jesus exists and I believe that he is waiting with open hands so that all those who want to know him and turn to him for peace of mind and soul and eventual eternal salvation.
It may be that my saying such things in public may not be believed by some people. However my ultimate aim is to do my utmost to pave the way for you to encounter Jesus, to know Him better and to trust in Him – always. After all, in the New Testament Jesus said “These are the signs who would follow me, in my name they shall deliver demons, they speak in strange tongues, and they place their hands on sick people and they are healed.” In another passage he says “my sheep hear my voice” and in another “I will also reveal myself to him”. All this is the truth because these are God’s words.
All these things may be experienced by you if you release yourself completely to Jesus, who is after all, the only way to salvation. A gain of faith is all that is required, a first step and a great will to allow you to be saved. Joining a community would be of great assistance thereby enabling you to surrender your life to Jesus. All the members in the Community will definitely help you spiritually so that the Holy Spirit may change your outlook to life. It is a fact that we, by ourselves can do nothing. We are but mere dust. However, with the help of Jesus we are bound to become eternal brothers and sisters with undisputable great awards.
I did not emphasise that the evil one is on the hunt to destroy our meagre resolutions to lead a better life. We are frail and easily succumb to situations of which we frequently regret afterwards. Let’s get strong in our will, let’s not give the evil one the chance to overpower us because that is ultimately his aim – to drag us into oblivion.
The only truth is that no one can go to God the father, except through Jesus. There is no alternative. Therefore it is a must to know Jesus, to accept him as our only salvation. Our lives on earth are short. Any ‘age’ on earth is practically insignificant against eternity. The choice is in our hands; let’s make the right choice so that on the day of judgement we are all prepared. And if he comes today? How shall he find our souls?!
Mario Micallef
Mosta
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