Have you ever been told you’re not qualified for the job? Or have you ever just felt unqualified for a job or something else in life? It’s common. And, if you’re like most of us, your answer is yes to both questions.
So, it follows that you might feel you’re not qualified to go to Heaven.
I’ve certainly felt that way. Especially when I read words like, “be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord…” Whoa. Does that sound like you? And does it sound like anybody you know? It doesn’t sound like me.
I know I sure don’t feel like I’m “filled with knowledge of His will.” And I certainly don’t believe I have ALL “wisdom and spiritual understanding.” So, how in the world can I ever “walk worthy of the Lord?”
Short answer is…I can’t.
Longer answer is…I can. Because (and here’s the good part) it ain’t about ME. And it ain’t about what I can or can’t do. It’s what my Creator and best Friend can do. And what He’s already done.
God qualified me.
And you. And anyone who wants to be one of the “partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light.” I don’t know about you, but that sounds mighty awesome to me. But just like the old commercials used to say…
But wait. That’s not all!
You and I aren’t only qualified by God, for a spectacular future, we’re also conveyed “into the kingdom.” What?! Into the kingdom? What kingdom? And what does it mean to be conveyed into it?
Well, check your thesaurus and you’ll find other words for “convey.” Like: carry, bring, take, fetch, bear, shuttle, and move. But my favorite is “Transport.” And I think it’s the one that best translates what Paul was telling the Colossians (and you and me).
When you and I decided we’re not all that (and a bag of chips), and when we decided to follow the only One who ever was “all that,” we were conveyed (transported) into the most special place in existence.
The “kingdom of the Son of His love.”
And for you bystanders…that’s Jesus.
And, at the same time that happened, you and I were delivered from the “power of darkness.” Quick note: notice Paul didn’t say we’re delivered from darkness. But we’re delivered from its power over us. Subtle difference. But an extremely important one for anyone who believes God can’t change His mind or His decrees.
So, the reason I shared this little tidbit of logic and reason is because I want you to have hope. Because circumstances in the world can sometimes blur your vision or drown out the Word of promise. But when that happens, be still, listen closely, and look up.
Up is where your Hope will be
For living through eternity.
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