The world population is estimated at 7.7 billion. I don't even know how many 0s there are in the figure 7.7 billion. Quite a few I should guess.
Can you imagine all those people in all those countries? Close your eyes for a moment or two and imagine people in your own country, then move your mind to other continents and countries and imagine all the people there.
It took over 200,000 years of human history for the world's population to reach 1 billion, and only 200 years more to reach 7 billion.
Now let's imagine something else.
How many of these 7.7 billion people believe in God? Not just say that they believe in God; but truly believe in a living God, an Omnipotent Creator of the universe and all that is in it, including us.
How many people truly believe this?
50% of the world's population? Less perhaps? 40%? What figure would you guess?
Now let us imagine something else.
How many people who truly believe in a living God also believe that He allowed His only Son, Jesus, to be born as a human, of a virgin, here on earth? To live amongst us. To teach, to heal and to raise from the dead. And also to die a most horrible death, and to be raised again by God, His Father?
How many people truly believe this also?
50% of those who truly believe in God? 40%? Or an even lower figure than that?
Let us imagine a little more.
How many of those people who truly believe in God, and in Jesus as His only Son, also believe that God sent His Holy Spirit on the disciples? And also sends the Holy Spirit to guide us, and to dwell within us, right now, if we ask Him?
The percentage figure of people who truly, without doubt, believe in the Holy Trinity must be getting pretty small right now.
And if you are one of those people who truly believe in God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, then you are truly in the minority.
Imagine that.
Hi Victor,
ReplyDeleteI love being in the minority.
And I am sure the Lord loves you.
DeleteGod bless, Brenda.
If my believing in God places me in the minority,then so be it. God is there with me ❤
ReplyDeleteGod's Blessings Victor ✝
Well said, Jan.
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I pray that it isn't a minority we are in as Christians, Victor, but my mind tells me differently. Let us pray for all the lost souls . . .
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I guess those who TRULY believe are in the minority, Martha. There are plenty of lost souls in need of our prayers. I know quite a few.
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I think Martha just said it best. These figures are staggering … and sobering. Let us pray!
ReplyDeletePS - Thank you for republishing this wonderful video.
So glad you enjoyed the video, Mevely.
DeleteYes, sadly, those people who truly believe are in a small minority. Let us pray.
God bless you always, Mevely.
As hard as it is to "imagine" any of this, it's even harder to imagine that there are those who do feel called to this gift of redemption. I ask myself, "How can they not believe?" and then I realize it is their choice. Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is their choice to believe or not. What a great gift that God gave them. Free choice.
DeleteGod bless you, Cathy.
Sadly but true!! I thank God every day for my salvation and pray that I can show some the way to Jesus and that precious FREE GIFT!
ReplyDeleteAmen Happyone.
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It is indeed up to each of us to choose to believe or not …
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for the video today.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan. I hope you liked the new version of Imagine.
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Hello Victor, yes I did thank you.
DeleteI appreciated the words were there too :)
Wishing you a good week ahead.
All the best Jan
With best wishes to you and your family, Jan. Thank you for all the good work you put into your Blog.
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I suspect that God also loves those that are not so sure.
ReplyDeleteYes, I guess you are right. The "not so sure". Not the downright rebellious who are sure that God does not exist to the point that they preach about it and encourage others to follow their example. I suspect He loves them to the point that He lets them make their own decision to go their own way.
DeleteGod bless, JoeH.
Many beliefs in Christianity have become watered down. It is somewhat like political correctness. God loves all, knowing that so many them will never believe in Him. God weeps for the lost.
ReplyDeleteHe weeps for the lost; that is true Susan. And let's them go their own way.
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This is one minority i'm very glad to be part of, and i pray everyone becomes a part of it someday.
ReplyDeleteI pray with you too, Mimi. I know so many people who have turned their back on God.
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This is staggering to think about. It made me call to mind the quote, "God plus one equals a majority." So thankful that greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. We know who wins in the end, thank the Lord!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord for His love and mercy.
DeleteGod bless, Cheryl.