Recently, I attended our local high school’s open day, hoping to get my son admitted for the next year. 

Everything was new, exciting and different, and I longed to see my son in the school. 

However, while 600 parents were present, the school had only 150 vacancies. 

I wondered if my son would get in. Then I found among the application forms a paper that stated, ‘If you live in the vicinity of the school and are a rightful resident in the area, you will not be refused entry.’ What a relief!

I am a relatively new Christian and often have doubts about being accepted into heaven. 

This experience helped me to see Easter as God’s open day for entry into his heavenly kingdom. The news of the kingdom is good news for everyone. 

Anyone can apply. If Jesus is our Lord and Saviour and we live faithfully, our admission is guaranteed. We may fail an exam or get bad marks; but if Jesus lives in our hearts, we will get in.

Prayer: God of all, increase our faith in your word and let us seek to live near the cross always. Amen