> After living a "decent" life my time on earth came to an end.
The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting
room of what I thought to be a courthouse. The doors opened and
I was instructed to come in and have a seat by the defense
table. As I looked around I saw the "prosecutor," he was a
villainous looking gent who snarled as he stared at me, he
definitely was the most evil person I have ever seen.
>
> I sat down and looked to my left and there sat my lawyer, a
kind and gentle looking man whose appearance seemed very
familiar to me. The corner door flew open and there appeared the
judge in full flowing robes.
> He commanded an awesome presence as he moved across the room and I couldn't take my eyes off of him. As he took his seat
behind the bench he said "Let us begin".
>
> "The prosecutor rose and said "My name is Satan and I am here
to show you why this man belongs in hell." He proceeded to tell
of lies that I told things that I stole and in the past when I
cheated others. Satan told of other horrible perversions that
were once in my life and the more he spoke the further down in
my seat I sank. I was so embarrassed that I couldn't look at
anyone, even my own lawyer, as the Devil told of sins that even
I had completely forgotten about. As upset as I was at Satan
for telling all these things about me, I was equally upset at
my representative who sat there silently not offering any form
of defense at all. I know I had been guilty of those things, but
I had done some good in my life-couldn't that at least equal out
part of the harm I've done?
> Satan finished with a fury and said "This man belongs in hell,
he is guilty of all that I have charged and there is not a
person who can prove otherwise. Justice will finally be served
this day."
>
>  When it was his turn, my lawyer first asked if he might
approach the bench.The judge allowed this over the strong
objection of Satan, and beckoned him  to come forward. As he got
up and started walking I was able to see him now in his full
splendor and majesty. Now I realized why he seemed so familiar,
this was Jesus representing me, my Lord and my Savior.
>
> He stopped at the bench and softly said to the judge "Hi Dad"
and then he turned to address the court. "Satan was correct in
saying that this man had sinned, I won't deny any of these
allegations. And yes the wages of sin is  death and this man
deserves to be punished"
>
> Jesus took a deep breath and turned to his father with
out-stretched arms and  proclaimed "However, I died on the cross
so that this person might have  eternal life and he has accepted
me as his Savior, so he is mine."My Lord  continued with "His
name is written in the book of life and no one can snatch him
from me. Satan still does not understand yet, this man is not to
be given justice but rather mercy." As Jesus sat down, He
quietly paused, looked at his Father and replied
> "There is nothing else that needs to be done, I've done it
all". The Judge lifted his mighty hand and slammed the gavel
down  and the following words bellowed from his lips-"This man
is free-the penalty for him has already been paid in full, case
dismissed." As my Lord led me away I could hear Satan ranting
and raving "I won't give up, I'll win the next one."
>
> I asked Jesus as he gave me my instructions where to go next.
> "Have you ever lost a case? "Christ lovingly smiled and said
> "Everyone that has come to me and asked me to represent them
has received the same verdict as you," PAID IN FULL."
>
> Oh what a blessing! There is no greater commandment than to
love your neighbor as yourself!
>
> PRAYER:  Father, I ask you to bless my friends reading this
right now! Lord, show them a new revelation of Your love and
power.
> Holy  Spirit, I ask You to minister to their spirit at this
very moment. Where there is pain, give them Your peace & mercy.
> Where there is self-doubting, release a renewed confidence in
Your ability to work through them. Where there is  tiredness, or
exhaustion, I ask You to give them understanding, patience, &
strength as they learn> submission to Your leading. Where there
is spiritual stagnation, I ask You to renew them by revealing
Your nearness, and by  drawing them into greater
intimacy with You. Where there is fear, reveal Your  love, and
release to them Your courage. Where there is a sin blocking
them, reveal it, and break its hold over my friend's life. Bless
their finances, give them greater vision, and raise up leaders,
and friends to support, and encourage them. Give each of them
discernment to recognize the demonic forces around them, and
reveal to them the power they have in You to defeat  it, I ask
You to do these things in Jesus' name!