Eternal Destiny!

For Wednesday, February 22, 2023:

Matthew 8:11-12 NLT, Jesus speaking: “And I tell you this, that many Gentiles will come from all over the world—from east and west—and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the feast in the Kingdom of Heaven. But many Israelites—those for whom the Kingdom was prepared—will be thrown into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

While living in my college dorm, I attended a Bible study. I explained that my family belonged to a church for years, and that we were pledging members. But they kept asking, “When are YOU going to become a Christian?” I didn’t get it at first, but they were challenging me to make my own personal commitment to Jesus. They wanted me to have Jesus in my heart! They were right!

Without Jesus, many who just put on a Godly show won’t see heaven from the inside. In Jesus’ day, the Pharisees were the problem, beating others over the head with God’s law while they failed to love the Lord and love their neighbor. They had become judges and enforcers, but those traits won’t endear you to your Savior.

Converts who truly believe will be ‘in!’ Hypocrites who only pretend to be a part of the fellowship will be out. In heaven, believers will sit down to dinner with the Saints. But those on the outside will face suffering and despair. God gave us freedom to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to our eternal destiny – choose wisely!

Only you know if you love Jesus enough to meet him in heaven!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship