Do You Qualify?
Scriptures: Revelation 20 v 12; 14-15:
"And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before
God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book
of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the
books, according to their works. And
death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the
book of life was cast into the lake of fire."
People often assume that because they were christened as
babies and attend a church, sometimes just Easter and Christmas, that they have
fulfilled all requirements to enter Heaven when they die. Others assume that
because they are wonderful humanitarians giving millions to needy charities
that they will be welcome in Heaven.
Still others who are extremely religious expect that very traditional
religious behaviour to be full qualifications for Heaven.
When you apply for employment your references and
qualifications are thoroughly checked. God will check your qualifications too
so you need to be absolutely sure of your standing with Him before you pass
away from this world.
On the Day of Judgment when all will stand before the
Righteous Judge and the books are opened, we will stand in plain garments
unable to hide behind our elaborate religious costumes. We will not be hidden
by our big bank account or worldly fame. It will mean nothing on that
day. All our self-achievements will be discarded.
Those who are born again Christians, baptized in water,
living lives of humble obedience to Jesus, and doing the will of the Father,
have their names written in the Lamb's Book of life. They have already been
judged when they confessed their sins to the Father and accepted the
righteousness of Jesus Christ. They are forgiven of all sin and by grace (God's
undeserved favour) will enter Heaven without appearing before the Judge. They
have the right qualifications.
God will not ask you how successful you were in business;
whether you were a brilliant surgeon saving many lives; a good housewife and
mother; or a top sportsman. He will ask only two questions - Do you know My Son
Jesus Christ? And Did you obey Him? Your
answer will determine your eternal destination.
As you read these words please assess yourself in the
light of them. Jesus said about Himself - I am the way, the truth and the life;
no one comes to the Father except through Me. If you are trying in every other
way to be in Heaven when you die you will have all eternity to regret your
choice.
Think of the true story of Lazarus and the Rich Man. It
was not a parable. Lazarus was a poor beggar near the home of this rich man.
When the ungodly rich man died and then Lazarus died, the rich man was in the
flames of Hell and Lazarus was in Abraham's Bosom or Paradise where the
faithful souls stayed until the Cross gave them passage to Heaven.
The rich man could see Lazarus and begged him to dip his
finger in water so one drop could cool his tongue. He begged him to send word
to his family to believe in God to avoid this torment. Lazarus was unable to do
any of these things.
Our God is not an amalgamation of Buddha, Hindu,
Freemason, Confucius, Moonie, Mormon, Jehovah's Witnesses, Babylonian,
mythological gods, Roman Catholic Mary goddess, all the dead saints, Voodoo,
sorcery or any other ancestral spirit of dead fathers or chiefs. These all
belong to this world system headed by the prince of this world, Satan who was
Lucifer the Archangel, who fell from Heaven.
Saint Christopher cannot protect you. Prayers to dead saints is
spiritualism. Be not deceived open your eyes and hearts to the truth.
Our God is the Creator of all things visible and
invisible who sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, into the world to save
the sinners who wanted eternity in Heaven. There is no other name but
Jesus; nor any other god who can save us.
He is preparing every soul to have one last opportunity to be qualified
for Heaven.
Today you can choose your eternal pathway. If you find
you have been on the wrong road you can do a u-turn onto the strait and narrow
way that leads to life. I did it 41 years ago and found it the most amazing
experience of my life. No regrets at all. I am just one on a journey passing
through this world but no longer part of it.
My mission in life is to keep as many people as I can
reach face to face, or through social media, from being ignorant of the
qualifications for Heaven. They are a free gift and cannot be earned. You
cannot add anything to the requirements by your own effort but it is a
commitment to follow the Lamb wherever He leads you. He died to ratify God's
will for us. We inherit His legacy of righteousness.
Remember all who live Godly lives in Christ Jesus shall
suffer persecution. Jesus said they will hate us without cause because they
hate what He stands for. Those who hate
Christians and separate them from their circle, will stand before God on
Judgment Day and give an account to Him for it.
There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
If you rejoiced at this message you have the key to
eternal life. If you are angry at these words you need to ask yourself
why.
Prayer: Father God we do so many strange things to
appease You but only one thing do You hear - the cry of a repentant sinner. The
only entrance fee to Heaven was paid by the Blood of Jesus Christ. Nothing else
counts with You. Please open the hearts and minds of everyone to this truth.
There are no archbishops, popes, nuns, or cardinals in the Body of Jesus
Christ. So Father forgive us our arrogance and error that we may come as little
children to You. Bring us out of the world's false religious system into Your
glorious Kingdom. In Jesus' name. Amen.