One time, when I travelled to another country, I wasn’t allowed in. There was some problem with my visa. I arrived off the plane thinking everything was fine—but I got turned away. Even though I talked to lots of different people and tried to fix the problem, in the end nothing could be done. I was placed on the next flight home.

Getting rejected from that country was a horrible experience. But it doesn’t begin to compare with the idea of getting rejected at heaven’s door. Imagine standing there and being told you’re not allowed in. Would you list all the good things you’d done as your reason to be allowed in? It would not be enough. Or what if you got your friends to speak up for you and say how nice you are? It still wouldn’t work.

Only one thing can get us into heaven. Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (JOHN 14:6).

Jesus, through His death and resurrection, paid the price for our sins. It’s only by knowing Him that we’re allowed into God’s home after we die. Have you trusted Jesus for yourself yet? Make sure you won’t get turned away from heaven’s door.

By: Bill Crowder

To Pray About . . .

Lord, teach me to reflect on my faith, help me to realign to the truth that only through You, I can be saved.