Pastor John’s Blog

If you have ever held a graduation program in your hand then you know how exciting it is to scroll down the long list of names to find the name of your sibling, son or daughter, relative or friend. The very fact that their name is on the list brings pride because we know that it takes work to be on a graduation program, whether it’s for a high school diploma or a college degree. Heaven too has a program that contains millions of names in it. But unlike a graduation program, heaven’s program does not contain the names of those that by right of their accomplishments have earned a right to have their names printed on the program. Instead, heaven’s program contains the names of those that have placed their trust in Christ alone, knowing that salvation cannot be earned but only received. As Ephesians 2:8 says, “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.” You see, having your name written in heaven’s program means that you have entrance to heaven. (NLT) This is why Jesus tells us in Luke 10:20, “rejoice because your names are registered in heaven” (NLT). So today rejoice! Your name is on the program! Heaven awaits you!