Crossing Over

Immigration is a very hot and controversial topic today. And I am not going to use this forum to discuss the merits or problems with America’s policies in this area. But I do want to use the US-Mexico border as an example.

Last night we picked up a load in Calexico, CA. The shipper was literally on the US-Mexico border. After picking up the load we traveled East on I-8 and I-10. Both of these Interstates pretty much follow the border. So, I have had plenty of time to see Mexico as we traveled today. And I have an observation I would like to share.

As I looked at places like Juarez, Mexico, I began to understand why someone would want to leave their country of birth, leave everything they know and probably love behind, and attempt to get into the United States, at ALL costs. I began to have a better appreciation for the plight of the Mexican people. I still don’t agree with making the move illegally, but I do understand the move.

You see, I was once in a place where I could see a much better place and really wanted to get there. The more I saw it the more questions I would ask about how I could get there. I was told that, although the pathway was narrow, it was open to anyone that was willing to take the proper steps to get there. As a matter of fact, I wouldn’t even have to pay any fees to get there. I simply had to accept the invitation and take a step of faith toward my desired destination.

Getting into the United States legally is not really that hard. A person simply has to be willing to take the necessary steps to make it happen. And anything worth having is worth waiting for.

Just like the Mexican people’s desired destination, my desired destination is within reach to anyone that wants it. Simply accept the invitation and wait for the day that you are called in. I was once asked if I believed that there was a pilot in a plane that had flown overhead. I, of course, answered with a very quick “yes”. The follow-up question was pretty simple too. How could I believe so easily that the pilot existed if I could not see him? And once again I answered very quickly “I will just wait for the plane to land, or come down, and I would be able to see the pilot”. These were two simple questions with unintentionally profound answers.

There is really only one way to get into the United States legally and that is to submit the proper paperwork and wait for acceptance. God teaches us that the way to Heaven is for everyone. However, the way is a very narrow one. As a matter of fact, there is only one way, and that is through Jesus Christ. There is no other way. And once you accept that way you simply have to wait to enter. The entrance into Heaven is guaranteed by that simple act of faith. By accepting Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross of Calvary as a complete payment for your sin you are guaranteed entrance into Heaven.

Just like the Mexican people looking across the border into the United States, desiring a better place, I looked into God’s Word at a description of Heaven and my desire grew. It grew to a point of wanting Heaven so much that I was willing to pay any price to get there. Thankfully that price has already been paid in full. Will you accept the free pardon of sin and join me in a much better place than the United States?