The Bible says, after we die, we either suffer eternal separation in hell or experience eternal celebration in heaven. Just two destinations, both real places. Everybody wants to go to heaven, unfortunately, not everyone wants to have anything to do with God. It’s a shame because it is a fact that our lives are meant to be spent in eternity, but not unless we get to know Jesus this gift of salvation will be forfeited. On the other hand, there are ways if we want to keep this birth right
Acknowledge that we messed up our lives. Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” All of us are sinners. Refusing to admit it is prideful rebellion, the same sin that caused Satan’s fall – and ours too. At the Cross, all our sins were forgiven - the past, present, and the sins we are about to commit in the future. This means everyone gets a ticket to heaven, all expense paid. All we have to do is to say, “I’m sorry”. 2 short words that mean a lot to God, it means we humble ourselves and we submit to Him who is powerful and perfect. Accept that we need help. Admitting our mistakes is not enough; in fact it’s only the first step. Nobody goes to the doctor unless we accept that we need help. Ironically, Jesus said that He came not for those who thinks they are okay but for us who are sick. He is ready to support us, but unless we admit that we need help and something is wrong with our lives, we can’t be helped. Pride has a powerful way to get through our hearts that’s why some people try to project something in order to cover up their mistakes. There’s what we call the performance lie, wherein they fix their bad habits by doing something good; and the religious lie, these people will try to be very religious in order to patch up the sinful holes in their lives. But come to think of it, since all of us are sinners, everybody then needs help. Everybody is on the same boat as we are, the only difference is who will take the plunge towards Jesus and ask for His help.
Start a relationship with Jesus. All of us will face The Father one day, and everyone will be judged accordingly, but if we are friends with Jesus He will stand witness for us, that the sins we have committed have been wiped clean and the penalty we have to face have been paid for, in full. You want to be buddies with Jesus? Get to know Him. Read the bible and learn about His life and His promises to us. He’s just waiting for you. Rev. 3:20 says, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me. Jesus was crucified side by side with criminals, one was rebuking Him while the other asked for His forgiveness and was promised to be with Him in heaven. Between the two, whom can you identify yourself with?