Problems In Paradise

Sunday, April 4, 2021

There was once a man who criticized God for every negative thing on earth. He died and was admitted into Paradise on one condition, that he would never criticize anything in Heaven. He joyfully agreed. But soon, the man noticed two angels carrying a beam of wood and knocking it against every wall. He said nothing. Then he saw two angels pouring water into a barrel whose bottom was full of holes. But again he said nothing. Finally, he saw a cart stuck in mud, and two horses pulling it in the opposite directions. This was too much and the man exploded into a tirade of criticism. Immediately, two angels threw him out of the doors of heaven. Just then, he turned to see that the horses were winged and they were actually pulling the cart upward into the air. The lesson: It's easy to complain about things in life, but God promises to work out all things for your good. So, when you look, you will see them differently - as blessings. So, don't complain, but give thanks - because for you, the last word is Heaven - and that's nothing to complain about. rn

From Message #649 - The Other Paradise