1. Letting Go

2.Getting to Heaven

Today's sermon explored the transition from understanding our spiritual wealth in Christ (Ephesians 1-3) to living out our calling through our daily walk (Ephesians 4). We were reminded that while Jesus accepts us just as we are when we come to Him, He doesn't want us to stay that way. God has called us to a "Royal Route" - a new path that leads to Heaven, marked by humility, gentleness, patience, and love. The message emphasized two key points: "Letting Go" of our own desires and plans to fully surrender to God's purpose, and "Getting to Heaven" by understanding the eternal reality that awaits us and sharing that truth with others.

Takeaways:

- Surrender completely to God's calling - Like Paul, who referred to himself as a prisoner of the Lord, we must be willing to relinquish our rights, plans, and personal desires for what God has for us instead. Ask yourself: Is there any area of my life I'm holding back from God?

- Walk in unity and bear the fruit of the Spirit - We're called to preserve unity through humility, gentleness, patience, and love. This isn't uniformity imposed from outside, but unity that flows from within as the Holy Spirit transforms us. There is one body, one Spirit, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God over all.

- Share the Gospel urgently - Understanding the reality of Heaven and Hell should compel us to share the good news. Every person we know will spend eternity in one of two places. We are all called to be evangelists, building up the body of Christ and helping others come to saving faith in Jesus.

This week, consider what "stuff" you might be holding onto that's working against your relationship with God. Remember, we can never outgive God or have more fun than His blessings provide.

May we all walk worthy of the calling we have received in Christ Jesus.