Cross Walk

On Good Friday last week, I participated in a Cross Walk uptown that Jeanette Brenner from the Methodist Church organized. The idea was to carry a cross around town and stop at different places to pray, like for the grieving/dying at the funeral home, fire department, church, city hall, etc.
   Many different denominations and churches were represented and I realized when I was with them that as long as we all love Jesus and are saved, all of us in that group would be going to heaven. I know that's a simple thought, but I always thought that our church and the way we viewed things was the only right way. There are churches, for example, that I know are ok with gay marriage, drinking, etc. Those things are sinful, but as long as you believe and accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you can still go to heaven.
   I guess I realized that God isn't not going to let someone in because of a technicality or flaw in their belief system. As long as someone knows that Jesus is the way and accepts His gift of salvation, the other stuff is secondary. I mean, there are definitely things that believers do that aren't Biblical, but those aren't going to keep someone out of heaven if they believe.
  We are flawed as human beings. That's why we needed a Savior. I don't think God is going to be that nit-picky about what church we went to, how we behaved, etc. I mean it's important to try to be like Christ, but He knows we are all at different points with that. I don't think he wants to make it that hard and keep everybody out. All we have to do is accept His free gift of salvation. Amen!

After thought: It's weird, I feel like I have more assurance that you're in heaven right now and I get nervous sometimes that maybe I won't make it there. I guess because I still have time to make sure, etc. How many times though do I have to make sure? I guess it's still a little scary until you're actually there. That would be a costly mistake. I guess because I'm the only one who can decide that for myself.