Matthew 7:21-23
Not everyone who says to Me, “Lord, Lord,” will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. Many will say to Me on that day, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name and in Your name drive out demons and in Your name perform many miracles?” Then I will tell them plainly, “I never knew you. Away from Me, you evildoers!”
If you have been locked out of your car or out of your house you know how frustrating it feels. I once had just finished a graveside funeral service and walked to my car only to discover that I had locked myself out. What frustration!
I once heard a man who had been a pastor of a small congregation tell of the conflict he had with the members. He decided to take a few days away with his family to let the situation calm down. When he returned he discovered that they had called a church meeting, changed the locks on the church and he was no longer their pastor. Ouch!
As embarrassing or drastic as those two illustrations are, they cannot even be compared to the ultimate reality that people can be locked out of heaven. There are some who feel secure because they were baptized as a baby, or that they have gone through some type of confirmation, or that they attend church regularly. There is only one key to unlock the door to heaven and that is to be born again.
If you are reading this and have never repented of your sins and asked Jesus to come into your heart, I beg you to do it now. If you need assistance, just reply and I will try to help you come to know the Lord personally.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil
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