Destination?

For Thursday, June 16, 2022:

Mark 8:36 NIV, Jesus speaking: “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?”

Jesus is saying that his mission is quite serious, having eternal ramifications. He’s not talking about joining a new church or investigating some new religion. Claiming Jesus as your spiritual leader is about the destination of your spirit, your soul, in the life after this life. It’s a ‘forever’ decision.

When we die, there are only two possible destinations for our souls, heaven/paradise and hell/eternal misery. The Bible says that while we all deserve hell, we have been given freedom to choose forgiveness and redemption by associating with Jesus the Messiah. Jesus has offered to blot out our sin record, thereby opening up heaven to all who put their trust in him. This is a good decision, and you won’t regret it!

Your eternal destination is way more important than anything in this world!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406