A Pathway Laid by Jesus
For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
— 2 Peter 1:11 (KJV)
As a child of God, forgiven through Jesus Christ, you have been granted an entrance into the eternal Kingdom—established by Jesus Himself. The Holy Spirit is your guide, leading you along the way.
The Holy Spirit is the believer’s guide into eternity. Though we may walk different paths as individuals, we all follow Jesus, the only way into heaven. From His birth in the flesh to His crucifixion, resurrection on the third day, and ascension forty days later, Jesus laid a perfect foundation for us. All we must do is follow Him.
While we are here on this earth, we will face trials that test our faith and attempt to bring discouragement. But let us remember that in Jesus Christ, we have victory over anything we face. Jesus gives us victory over sin.
“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:57 (KJV)
When you have Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, you wake up victorious every day. There is nothing you will ever go through that Jesus Himself does not understand.
“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.”
— Hebrews 4:15 (KJV)
The Bible tells us that we are in the world, but we are not of the world, and that we are to keep our minds on heavenly things.
Heavenly Things
“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (KJV)
“And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
— Revelation 21:2-4 (KJV)
“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:1 (KJV)
“Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.”
— Matthew 25:34 (KJV)
“In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”
— John 14:2-3 (KJV)
Jesus has not only made a way for us but has also prepared a place for us in His Father’s house. He will come again and take us home.
Reflective Questions:
1. In what ways do you see the Holy Spirit guiding you toward eternity?
2. How does knowing Jesus prepared a place for you give you confidence in your faith?
3. What areas of your life do you need to surrender fully to Christ so you can walk in victory?
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the abundant entrance You have provided through Jesus Christ. Help me to keep my eyes fixed on eternity, trusting in Your promises. When trials come, remind me that I have victory in Christ and that He understands everything I face. Strengthen my faith and guide me by Your Holy Spirit, that I may walk in obedience and confidence, knowing my home is with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you for reading. God bless you!
All Scripture in Steps Towards Eternity Daily Devotional is from the King James Bible. (KJV)
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