Near-Death Experiences

   I confess that I enjoy watching videos of NDE testimonies (Near-Death Experiences). What I love most is the common thread they all share: the feeling of being embraced by divine love, the sense of being loved above all else. Two days ago, I saw one that deeply moved me. In it, the woman giving the testimony recounted how Jesus himself told her that we are all "chosen," but not all of us respond to that call, even though God is constantly calling us. I also appreciated hearing how a small act of kindness can change someone's life, and not only that person's life, but how it has effects beyond what we can imagine. Another thing I liked hearing was how we all have a purpose in this life. Nothing I didn't already know, but it's always beautiful to hear, especially if it's supposed to come from the lips of Jesus. And it got me thinking that there are also so many personal revelations to the saints from which we can learn about God's love and... How should we live this purpose in life? Reading the lives of the saints is a good example for our own lives because they show us that it is possible to follow Jesus in this life. It reminded me of the words God conveyed to us through Jeremiah: "I have loved you with an everlasting love." And also, "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to give you hope and a future." I translated these last words from what I remember of the English text. But you see, all that love of God that those who die and return feel has already been revealed to us by God in His word. We are never alone; God loves us, and that is why He sent Jesus to give us the hope of a better future, as long as we accept Jesus as our Savior. God loves us much more than all our sins. He does not judge; we ourselves are the ones who turn away from Him. Let us return to Him, to Jesus, with the help of the Holy Spirit, because as the Bible says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."