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 for 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!
-JEY
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
Faith
in Christ is the only ticket to heaven.