Canada, it seems, is a place where many from other countries would like to live. Some even try to sneak in. Recently the crew of the Newfoundland Lynx discovered three stowaways – two men and a woman – on board the trawler after leaving Iceland. They’ll be interviewed by federal officers, and then what happens to them will depend on the documentation provided by the stowaways. They could be sent home. In like manner, many try to illegally enter heaven. One of the most popular methods tried is entrance based on good works or religion. But it never works, because none of us is good enough to make it on our own. The Bible informs us that it is “not by works of righteousness which we have done.” And Jesus said “no one comes to the Father except through me.” So, in other words, only as we have a personal relationship with Him can we have the assurance of a heavenly home. There will be no stowaways in heaven.

Pastor Alex Rockwell