I was shocked, confused, bewildered

As I entered into Heaven’s door,

Not by the beauty of it all,

Nor the lights or its decor.

But it was the folks in Heaven

Who made me sputter and gasp–

The thieves, the liars, the sinners,

The alcoholics and the trash.

There stood the kid from seventh grade

Who swiped my lunch money twice.

Next to him was my old neighbour

Who never said anything nice.

Herb, who I always thought

Was rotting away in hell,

Was sitting pretty on cloud nine,

Looking incredibly well.

I nudged Jesus, “What’s the deal?”

I would love to hear your take.

How’s all these sinners get up here?

God must’ve made a mistake.

“And why is everyone so quiet,

So somber - give me a clue.”

“Hush child”, He said, “they’re all in shock.

No one thought they’d be seeing you.”

JUDGE NOT

Remember….just going to church doesn’t make you a christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.

Every saint has a PAST…

Every sinner has a FUTURE!