John 3:16-19 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. ¹⁷ For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. ¹⁸ Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.”

This is the Day the Lord has made, and we have the privilege, option, and choice to rejoice and be glad in it.  God has some wonderful things in store for us to discover and uncover today, so let the journey begin!

As I was reading and praying today, I began thinking about eternity and the incredible love of God.  The incredibleness of the willing sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross to pay the penalty for our sins is beyond amazing.   Some insist that no one misses heaven, but that is not what the Bible says.  That is not what Jesus taught.  However, the Bible and our Lord revealed that Everyone Can Make Heaven; we have all been Invited!

It is not God’s desire that anyone perish.  He wants us to believe in Jesus, repent of our sins, and receive forgiveness and the experience of the New Birth.   Jesus said that unless a person is Born-Again, they cannot see the Kingdom of God.   John 3:1-21 is filled with the wonder of Salvation.

Jesus spoke of the Lake of Fire and Outer Darkness (hell), and in the account of the poor man Lazarus and the rich man in torment, we see the reality of hell and separation from God.   Hell was not made for man, but if we reject God, the plethora of references to the state of those who reject God cannot be ignored.

If no one misses heaven, why the Cross?  Why the Great Commission?  Why were the disciples so dedicated to spreading the Word to get people saved?  Why were they willing to die for the Gospel if repentance is not required?  Christianity is not a list of rules, do and don’t.  It is a relationship with Jesus through the Holy Spirit where we become one with Him.  

In that transformed state, we desire to please Him, and if we fall short, we know that we have an advocate with the Father to intercede for us.  If we see God as our loving Father when we err, we do not hide from Him but run to Him for healing and mercy.

I long to see everyone saved and weep over everyone who rejects the Gospel and God’s Love!  Each of us is accountable for our lives, and personal responsibility cannot be eliminated; otherwise, there would be no sin and no penalty for sin, making the Cross meaningless.

Today, I pray that God’s peace, presence, power, and purpose be manifested in and through you.  May today find you enjoying Life to the fullest.  No condemnation in Christ, so rejoice in His Love!

Have a fantastic day, and rejoice in the blessings of the Lord!