The Heavenly Conversation
I used to wonder and imagine what the conversation would have been like in heaven before Jesus was sent to earth by His Father. Would it have sounded something like this in the glorious throne room of the ruler of the universe? The Father asked Jesus, “How would you feel about doing something for me?” Jesus would have responded quickly, “Of course dad. You know I would do anything for you. What do you need?” The Father hesitated for just a moment before answering and then asked: “Would you go down to earth on a mission for me?” At that point, Jesus might have questioned what type of mission. “Well,” explained the Father, “those humans that we created need some help and you are the only one who can do it. You see, I need for you to go down to earth as a baby, born to a poor family who love me. They will raise you in a good home and then when you are grown you will teach others about me.” Was Jesus surprised that he was expected to go to leave heaven fo...