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“For as by the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man's obedience the many will be made righteous,” Romans 5:19 ESV. To the same extent that Adam’s sin condemned all mankind, the obedience of Jesus made all who put their trust In Him righteous. Sin is our downfall, but God “raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 2:6 ESV. By the grace of God, I’ve been escorted into some very amazing places. But I was not allowed in because of who I am personally, I was allowed in because of who I was with. Yet, the greatest gate that still awaits my arrival is the entry into heaven. I will enter it, but again, not because of who I am, but because of who I am with. WITH HIM, BY HIM, THROUGH HIM, such powerful words, such wonderful blessings, such glorious promises! LORD, You are so good! 

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