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[expand title=”Devotion Text”]Matthew 7:21-23
Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’
On the final day, there will be some solemn surprises. Jesus said on that day people would call him, “Lord, Lord,” but they are not fit for the kingdom of heaven. Can you think of anything more tragic?
Some will proclaim their great work for God. But works will never secure our place in heaven. Eternal life is a free gift of grace through faith in Jesus alone.
Do you know for sure that you will not be turned away from heaven? Words cannot describe the heartrending emotion of thinking you were in only to hear the words, “I never knew you.” Please don’t let that happen to you. Use the following prayer as a personal guide to tell Jesus your desire to hear, “Welcome home good and faithful servant.”
Talking to God
Lord Jesus, I know that there is absolutely nothing I can do to earn a place in heaven. My best works on my best day fall short of your perfect standard. I am broken and cannot fix myself. I am a sinner and cannot earn forgiveness. I am lost and cannot save myself. I need you. Right now I trust in you as the only way to hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” I trust in you as the only way to have eternal life. I trust in you as the only way to have meaning and purpose during my years on earth. I know that I am saved only by your free gift of grace. I trust in you as the One who paid the penalty for my sin and places me in a personal relationship with the living God. In your name. Amen.
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