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Todd Gaddis

kindness and love” we can expect an “abundantly supplied” entrance into the Lord’s kingdom (2 Peter 1:5-11)—as opposed to barely making it in. In addition to this red-carpet greeting, Jesus told of another added honor for those particularly honed in on His plan: “Blessed are those slaves whom the master will find on the alert when he comes . . . he will gird himself to serve, and will come and wait on them” (Luke 12:37). There are believers among us who, though prepared, are not watching for his coming. Many of those are part of the “wood, hay and straw” mass previously mentioned—those who enter heaven by narrowly escaping the flames (see 1 Corinthians 3:15). Thankfully, millions of faithful have lived and are living that can anticipate having their Chief Shepherd wait on them. During a Primetime Live interview, Billy Graham was asked, “What do you want people to say about you when you’re gone?” He responded: “I don’t want them to say anything about me. I want them to talk about my Savior. The only thing I want to hear is Jesus saying, ‘Well done, My good and faithful servant.’ But I’m not sure I’m going to hear that.” 4 It’s not my place to judge, but I’m certain Dr. Graham will indeed hear that. I hope that you and I do too.

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