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I read this short devotion by Dr. Jeremiah, it’s so good that I wanted to share it. Monday, April 16 Documentation    Not everyone who says to Me, “Lord, Lord” shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Matthew 7:21    Documentation—it’s everywhere. Your workplace may require you to wear an I.D. tag. If you are traveling to a foreign country, you have to show a passport. If you’re entering a foreign country for an extended stay, you have to produce a visa. You can’t just tell a policeman, “I’m a licensed driver”—you have to show your license.    Recommended Reading: Luke 6:46 In other words, in much of life your word is insufficient. And neither will it be sufficient at the gates of heaven. In a discussion of false prophets and bad fruit, Jesus said that just saying “Lord, Lord” will not provide access to the kingdom of heaven. You must have documentation—evidence that you

PASTORS CORNER: Today we see many in our society living in a negative way. We see it on Facebook, on the daily news, in speech and actions of those around us. It seems as if there is no inner peace. In Matthew chapter 5 Jesus begins an important teaching about our attitudes and character. He begins by using the word "Blessed". This was a powerful word to those who were in attendance that day. To them it meant "divine joy and perfect happiness". It describes an inner satisfaction and sufficiency that does not depend on outer circumstances for happiness. This is what the Lord offers those who trust Him. The Beatitudes, verses 3-12, describe attitudes that Jesus desires for our lives today as well. The first is very important for us to learn as it unlocks all the others. It addresses the attitude of our own heart: "Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:3. To be poor in spirit means to be humble, recognizing the e