Dolls are for all ages...

 I often hear people ask, “Why do you have to be Christian to go to heaven?” There are two answers to this question, and one essentially provides insight into the other. 


The first answer is straightforward: How you spend your life in relation to God determines how you will spend eternity. A life without God results in an eternity devoid of His presence.


The second answer is a bit more complex, and I’ll explain it: You have to accept the gift. You might be thinking, “What gift are you talking about? I didn't receive anything in the mail.” I’m referring to the gift of salvation, which isn’t something you can order on Amazon or eBay, nor is it something you can have delivered by DoorDash. The gift of salvation must be opened to experience its true power. 


Let me illustrate this with an analogy. Imagine it’s Christmas morning, and your only present is from your best friend. She’s excited to give it to you and insists that you’re going to love it. She won’t tell you what it is and says you just have to trust her and open the present. Finally, you unwrap it and find the Barbie doll you’ve always wanted (for the record, I’ve sort of retired from playing with Barbies). 


The point is that God’s gift of salvation is similar to receiving a present from your best friend. Nobody knows you better than He does, and you must be willing to trust Him and unwrap the gift, knowing it will be worth it. While you can choose not to receive this gift, doing so means you’ll miss out on the very special treasure waiting for you inside.

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