Everyone wants to go to heaven. The joy and peace that we will have when in heaven will be far greater than anything we can imagine. Being with family and friends who have gone before us and spending eternity with them. Living in a place of perfect love.
But if we miss heaven — well, it’s not something we want to think about — an eternity in hell.
Thankfully, God has made it easy for us to go to heaven. He sent His Son to die on the cross and redeem our sins with His blood (John 3:16). Jesus paid the price for our sins and redeemed us from the death that we deserve. He made it possible to someday stand before God.
Life’s most important question should be, “Are you going to heaven when you die?” If Jesus returns tomorrow, will you be ready?
It is not a question of whether you go to church, or how much money you give to charity or how good you are. God says, in order to go to heaven, you must be born again (John 3:3, 7).
How are you born again? Being born again is a Spiritual rebirth, which is a supernatural act by the Holy Spirit. He convicts us of our sin against God. The Holy Spirit regenerates us and comes into our hearts to live. That is when we are born again. The Spirit of God gives us assurance, gives us joy, produces fruit in our lives and teaches us the Scriptures.
“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9).
“Some people try to imitate Christ. They think that all we have to do is try to follow Jesus and try to do the things He did, and we will get into heaven. But we can’t do it. We may know the religious songs. We may even say prayers. But if we haven’t been to the foot of the cross, we haven’t been born again.” (Billy Graham)
There is only one way to heaven and that is through the blood of Jesus Christ. The world would like you to believe there are many ways to heaven and all you have to do is to be a good person and work your way there. This is a false message perpetuated by Satan.
We must acknowledge that we are a sinner, we all are. That God sent His son to die on the cross for our sins, that He rose from the grave and is alive today, sitting at the right hand of God.
“Christ died for our sins … He was buried … He was raised on the third day, according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
Don’t rely on your good works, your church, or your religion to get you to heaven. Jesus is the ONLY way. Put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ. If you don’t know Jesus as your personal savior or you are not sure, now is the time to make that commitment. Now is the time to secure your place in heaven. All you have to do is (with a sincere and honest heart), believe in Jesus and ask Him to come into your life.
Revelation 22:4 tells us that we will see God’s face. What a glorious thing that will be to look upon the face of God!
When we travel, no matter how enjoyable, it’s always good to get back home. Heaven is our ultimate home. We were created with a longing deep within us for God. Can you imagine how it will feel when we are finally home with God in Heaven. What a day that will be when God sends His angels to escort us home to glory.
“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”(1 Corinthians 15:55).
2 Corinthians 5:8 Paul writes that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Looking homeward……..
Books by Jerry, many of which you may read for free on Prime: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jerry-Blount/author/B06XK4GJT1
- Things You Probably Didn’t Learn in Church
- Basic Christianity: Living a Joy-Filled Life and Making a Difference
- The End Times: Signs and Prophecy
- Noah and the Great Flood: Proof and Effects
- Following Jesus and Fishing Along the Way: Stories of God’s Great Outdoors
- The Rapture: Coming Soon
- Delighting in the Lord: Enjoying a Close Walk with Jesus
- Evidence of God: Proof Beyond Doubt
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