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Friends, no one is more important or less valued than anyone else in heaven’s halls. All of us who have true faith in Christ will stand before God with equal access and shared victory. In heaven, there is no second row.
If you have put your faith in Jesus, one day you will link arms with both Jewish scholars and Samaritan women who share your faith. Jesus died for them, and He died for you, too. You accept His gift of grace — and that’s enough. You will stand together with all believers before the throne of God, equally loved, accepted, and celebrated by the King of kings.
Maybe, like me, you’re tempted to feel less-than in God’s sight or think you must reach a certain level of holiness before God approves of you. I invite you to replace that illusion with God’s Truth. God already smiles on you. You are saved by His grace, and you are welcome in His presence.
Lord, I praise You for releasing me from the pressure to earn Your love based on what I do on this earth. Thank You for forgiving my past and making it possible for me to one day stand in Your presence as Your beloved child. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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