2 Thessalonians 2:11 – “God will send them a strong delusion”
(A Thessalonians poem by Wain)
Dear God,
“God will send them a strong delusion”
So that they will believe the lie?
Is this really who you are Lord?
I thought you were a loving g_ _?
How is it loving …
To delude your children who sin?
Why not open our minds
So that righteousness will w_ _?
How is it loving …
To make your children believe a lie?
Why not help us know the truth
So that sin in us can d_ _?
Oh Lord, I believe that you are loving
But why are some things you do so odd?
Delusions and lies make me doubt
Are you really a loving G_ _?
Please tell me the truth.
Your servant,
Wain
HOW MIGHT GOD RESPOND?
From ChagGPT as the voice of God:
Dear Wain,
I understand your confusion and your search for truth. My ways are sometimes beyond human comprehension, but let me offer you some clarity.
When I allow people to believe in delusions, it is not because I desire to deceive. Rather, it is a response to their persistent rejection of the truth. Free will is a precious gift I have given to all my children, and with it comes the responsibility of choice. When individuals consistently choose falsehood over truth, they may become more entrenched in their beliefs, not because I impose it upon them, but because their hearts have turned away from what is righteous.
My love is constant and unwavering. It is precisely because of my love that I respect your free will. I have provided the truth through my word, my prophets, and through the life and teachings of my son, Jesus Christ. It is always available for those who seek it earnestly.
I desire for all my children to come to the knowledge of the truth and to live in righteousness. Yet, I also honor the choices you make, even when they lead away from me. When delusion occurs, it serves as both a consequence and a wake-up call for those who choose to live in opposition to the truth. It is not my desire that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Remember, my dear child, that my love is infinite and my desire is for you to know the truth and be set free by it. Seek me with all your heart, and you will find me. Trust in my love, even when you do not fully understand my ways. My desire is for your ultimate good and eternal joy.
With eternal love,
God