A Glimpse into the Other Side Through the Eyes of My Soul

A few days later, I remember I had just fell off to sleep and I saw my soul jump as if something was wrong. As I watched I heard my soul shout out in pain. There was some type of long pointy object (similar to that of a needle) that was stuck into the rotator cuff of my right shoulder. When my soul shouted out in pain, my eyes popped open and within seconds I felt a sharp pain in my right shoulder. As I rubbed my shoulder I felt soreness but there were no visible signs of a puncture mark or redness. I was unable to see any type of marks or bruising. However, when I laid back down, my shoulder did feel uncomfortable for a few moments. Don’t you see the power of God! God is doing it all over again, in our lives, through our soul and we just don’t realize it. My soul experienced what was once experienced in the flesh. Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 12:1-9:
1 It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord:
2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, God knows—such a one was caught up to the third heaven.
3 And I know such a man—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—
4 how he was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
5 Of such a one I will boast; yet of myself I will not boast, except in my infirmities.
6 For though I might desire to boast, I will not be a fool; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone should think of me above what he sees me to be or hears from me.
7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.
8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Verse 7 through 9, provides insight that we all need to realize. There are two distinct details referenced in these verses.
1) Paul was dealing with something that he did not desire to deal with. Some have predicted that Paul was dealing with a physical issue or illness. Some have said that Paul was dealing with the intense pressure of the constant concern for and towards people.

2) God answered Paul by stating that “His grace is sufficient” as he dealt with that which was troubling him.
In my small purview, my soul was stricken so that I will not become exalted in my thoughts, ways or actions. I cannot take credit for being who I am. For God has been my strength. I am “merely” a servant longing for the day that my Savior comes to take me home. Please do not miss this connection. What God has revealed under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit was shared for our learning so that we could better navigate our lives based upon the knowledge and understand we has been shared. There is a reason that God desires for us to know, understand and to learn from those things that are written in the Bible. We have an incredible opportunity to know and understand the power and love of God in all types of situations that we will endure.
We are assured victory if we:
• read and keep the word of God in the front of our minds
• meditate daily on His will
• do not become distracted by our surroundings
• do what God desires of us to do
• love God and try our best to be obedient unto Him

Now, the blessing that my soul has experienced has been granted unto me through a gift that I have received from God. The gift of having a glimpse of what my soul endures during my life’s journey is indeed a blessing. Why did God bless me this way? God decided that the blessing He freely gave to me pleased Him. God opened my eyes so that I could share something of value with each one of you. God chose the servant that He desired to bless this way. I am the vessel that God chose. God is the only One that should receive the glory, honor and praise for being so good to all of us. My life is shared to expose the life of a Christian. My life has been exposed to prove God is alive and actively working in our lives even during these last days.
My soul has had the opportunity to experience something similar to that which Paul experienced in the flesh. My eyes were opened to see, feel and realize what Paul endured. Similarly, God has allowed my soul to be buffeted so that I will not be exalted above measure. I understand that the gift that I have received, from my God, is a wonderfully amazing gift. I also understand that with all great blessings, responsibilities and commitments are required.
I have been made aware that in all that I see and now understand is all of God’s doing. I have been blessed to expose my sins, weaknesses, and frailties. I have been blessed to share wondrous blessings that I never knew existed. Now, God has shown delight unto me by blessing me with a glimpse of a few heavenly secrets.