APRIL 28, John 14:6

“Yes, they are!” Michael’s voice rang throughout the house. “No, they are not!” Sandy shouted back at her older brother. “Don’t be so narrow minded!” exclaimed Michael crossly. “When you’re a little older, you’ll learn more about the world and find out you’re not always right.”

“Well, Dad’s older than you, Mike, and I bet he agrees with me!” Sandy replied indignantly. She turned to her father, who was just coming into the room. “Michael’s been learning about different religions, Dad, and he thinks they’re the same as Christianity and will also provide a way to Heaven” said Sandy.

“Yes, they are!” protested Michael. “You should be willing to listen to what the other religions claim instead of being so narrow-minded.”“The other religions also teach man to do good” muttered Michael. Michael further added “They also claim that by doing good, man can earn a place in Heaven”.

“Well, I learned a verse from Sunday school that says no one gets to Heaven except through Jesus,” said Sandy. “Isn’t that right, Dad?” Her father nodded. “Better not be too broad-minded, Sandy’s right, Michael” cautioned Dad. Dad said to Michael, “The Bible says in John 14:6, which are the very words of the Lord Jesus, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.’ ” Dad further explained to Michael, “Jesus is the only way to Heaven. Man, born a sinner, cannot go to Heaven by doing good works, but by acknowledging themselves sinners and accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour.” Michael realising that he had been wrong in his thinking, then apologised to Sandy and Dad.

Thought: Only the Lord Jesus Christ is able to save us from our sins.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding me that there is no way to Heaven except through Jesus Christ. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.