“Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits.” – Matthew 21:43
The invitation to enter God’s Kingdom isn’t extended based on ethnic identity, religious heritage, or national citizenship. It isn’t a birthright or something to be taken for granted. It also isn’t a reward for a job well done. None of us deserve this invitation! It isn’t for people who’ve served their time in church or put on the best displays of religiosity. It doesn’t come based on the faith of your parents or grandparents.
The invitation into God’s Kingdom is extended to everyone through faith in Jesus Christ. It’s a gift of God’s grace rather than something anyone deserves or earns. All anyone must do to enter God’s Kingdom is repent of their sins and trust their life to their risen Lord Jesus. This is the fruit of the Kingdom – repentance and faith. Transformed lives of submission to Jesus. The joy of amazing grace rather than burdensome works.
This is the only way into God’s Kingdom. There is no other. No path of heritage or hard work. No do-it-yourself trail. Embrace Jesus. #FollowJesus. Obey Jesus. Live a life that reveals the Kingdom fruit that supernaturally grows in every true Kingdom citizen.