Heaven is not a luxury hotel and all you need is the right number of ticks and gold stars in your Spiritual Passport and you're in.
If you go through life not caring about God then what makes you think He would want to spend an eternity with you?
Harsh? But it is true.
Let's look at it this way. Tell me if I'm wrong.
God in His limitless love has invited us all, with no exception, to an eternity in Heaven. But we must respond to this invitation. It isn't a matter of sitting on our backside through life and we're in Heaven at the end of it. We must RSVP God's invitation.
When someone gives us a present we must open it, appreciate it, and thank the donor for it. If we leave it unopened all it is is a packet with wrapping paper around it. It is not a gift.
We respond to God's invitation by believing in Him as our loving Creator Father, by obeying His wishes, and by believing and acknowledging that Jesus is His only Son, who died for us and was resurrected from the dead.
These are the main headlines as they say in the News. There are others we can learn about as we progress through our lives.
Or in other words, to summarise by quoting Jesus, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes
to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father
also. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him." John 14:6-7
A thought-provoking message on the importance of truly accepting God’s invitation, not just living by good intentions. It's a powerful reminder of the need for faith and action. You’re invited to read my blog posts anytime!
ReplyDeleteThank you Melody. Good point well made. God bless you.
DeleteA powerful reminder that faith requires a response, not just good intentions. Heaven is a gift that must be embraced fully. 😊 You’re invited to read my blog posts too—hope you enjoy them!
ReplyDeleteGod bless always, Melody.
Delete...many good people don't see it this way.
ReplyDeleteThey're in for a big surprise !!!
DeleteGod bless, Tom.
So true, Victor. As I study Revelation, I’m confronted with the fact that we need to get the Good News message out in a loving way but one that speaks truth. I find it so hard to understand why so many, when presented with the gospel still doesn’t accept His free gift. It’s there to accept and receive! 🎁
ReplyDeleteOver the past few years the world has become a difficult changed place. Things are happening too fast. People are living life much faster than before, with many new and complicated responsibilities, fears and worries. As a result they have become confused, and materialistic. Thinking primarily for today because they are unsure of the future. That's why they are pushing God out of their lives ... I think.
DeleteGod bless you, Debby.
Well-written, Victor.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara. God bless always.
DeleteSo very true. Great post.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, K. God bless you.
DeleteGood to remember.
ReplyDeleteMany thanx, Sandi. God bless always.
DeleteJesus is always knocking at the door, but we need to decide to let Him in and accept His invitation to love and serve Him, here on earth and then in Heaven. Jesus, live in my heart!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Victor!
Yes, Jesus is always knocking; but many do not answer His call.
DeleteGod bless you, Martha.
You would think people could find a moment or two just to thank God for everything he provides for us to live.
ReplyDeleteIndeed Bill. But many do not have God on their radar of life. They lost their compass and don't know where to find it.
DeleteGod bless my friend.
".....what makes you think He would want to spend an eternity with you?" Amen!
ReplyDeleteI don't get how some people can't (or won't) comprehend His invitation.
The sad and real thing, Mevely, is that many people just do not believe God exists. They are sure of it. So at that level of certainty they cannot answer or comprehend His invitation. Have you ever known a doubtful atheist?
DeleteGod bless you always.
Love and kindness always. ❤️
ReplyDeleteGod bless, CM.
DeleteOh yes, and amen to your statement:
ReplyDeleteWe must RSVP God's invitation.,,,,,,,,,,,
You spoke the truth methinks.
Love you my friend...
Thank you dear friend for your visit and kind words. God bless you, Jack and Sherry, and your family.
DeleteMerry Christmas Victor: I am amazed at the people that say they believe in God but only go to Mass on Christmas Easter and funerals. I call then Catholic in name only or the Creasters, some people do not realize the damage they are doing.
ReplyDeleteCatherine🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
It is sad that so many people are Christians in name only. They use it as a badge or a label and know very little of Christianity and Jesus our Lord.
DeleteGod bless you, and yours, Catherine. Happy Christmas to you all.
He doesn't want robot rule followers, He wants a relationship with each of us, and it starts here, not when we get there. It's also not for sale by our good works, it's His gift, as you've noted, and we have to accept it.
ReplyDeleteAmen to what you have said, Mimi. Nicely put and true.
DeleteGod bless you and your family.