Will you go to heaven when you die?

We received some very exciting news this past week.... My nephew Jonah who is three days younger than Silas and his best friend in the whole world gave his heart and life to Jesus this past week. YEAH!!! We have all had joy, but Silas has continued to talk about Jonah knowing Jesus now. He has said at least 3 times, "Mom, now Jonah will go to heaven with me when we die." Silas is 8 and it brings me so much joy that he at a young age in his childlike faith fathoms the ones he loves spending eternity together.

The salvation of others is something we are constantly praying for in our home so this is something that our children are very aware of. Our girls have yet to make a personal/public decision for Jesus; however, Gabriella tells us almost daily that she is ready to follow Jesus and that she already believes and that she will go to heaven when she dies. We as her parents and our lack of faith want to be sure that she really understands the decision she is making. We do not want her to make this decision just because it has been modeled in our home. We want her to fully understand what she is doing.....

WELL, when your child reminds you that we should drink Jesus’ blood (really grape juice given at communion) everyday and talk about it every day because we need to always think about Jesus and how he took our punishment.... OUCH!!! I would say that her faith is more in tune to the things of God than mine at times and ... She is only 4!

Just some random thoughts...

Do you know Jesus as your personal Lord? Are you praying for your family and friends who do not know Him? Are you rejoicing like Silas is when someone you love gives their life to Jesus? Do you really focus on the fact that Jesus took your punishment?

Please pray for Gabriella and Isabella. We believe salvation is close and they are both ready to make decisions for the Lord.

Jonah Scott- We love you and are so excited about your decision. We cannot wait to see how God uses you as a light for the kingdom!