Have you ever wondered if you were ‘good enough’ to go to heaven? I mean, it’s only natural, right? I don’t think any of us would deny that we are sinful human beings. Think of it this way. If someone asked you if you were part of your family, would you answer, ‘I don’t know. I think so.’ Do you say, ‘Let’s see, I have to take out the trash, sweep the floors, help with the grocery shopping, do my homework, feed the dog, and make my bed. I hope that’s enough to belong to the family.’
No way! You belong to your family because you’re part of it. Those are things you should do because you are part of your family and because you like being part of your family. But not one of those things will make you a part of your family. We’re part of God’s family, right? And it’s the same way. God ‘saves’ us (makes us part of His family), and everything we do for Him should be out of gratitude as family members. Be glad today that you’re part of the family of God.