(philstar.com) Updated March 05, 2012 12:00 AM
I go to prepare a place for you. — John 14:2
Because my daughter is a flight attendant, I am blessed with a
parent’s pass or my personal use. For a small service charge, I may fly
wherever the airline flies. There’s one drawback, however. I must be on
“standby.” That means I’m allowed on board only if there’s space
available. Until then, my luggage is set aside and labeled “Status
Pending.”
While the paying passengers board, I must wait, wondering if
my name will be called. I can never be certain of a seat because
available space isn’t guaranteed.
It’s a far different situation on our journey to heaven, which
begins when we trust Christ for our salvation.
Because of His death and
resurrection, our passage to heaven is absolutely guaranteed. Our
status is not pending; there is space available; our names will be called. These priceless privileges have been paid for in full by the sacrificial death of Jesus.
If, like Thomas in John 14:5, you sometimes wonder if and how Jesus
will get you to heaven, trust in His promise, “I go to prepare a place
for you . . . And I will come again and receive you to
Myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (vv. 2-3). That’s His
unfailing word. You can count on it! — Joanie Yoder
There is a place reserved in heaven
For all of us who have received
Forgiveness and eternal life
From Christ, in whom we have believed. Sper
READ: John 14:1-6
Faith in Christ is the only ticket to heaven.
The Bible in one year:
• Joshua 19-21
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