"…that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection…" — Philippians 3:10
The death and resurrection of Christ opened the gates of heaven to us, as we believe in Him and submit to Him. He is the only way to heaven, where we shall live with Him forever; for He said, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me' (John 14:6). Christ laid down His life for us (1 John 3:16) and made everything new.
As we believe in Him, He takes away our sins (1 John 3:5) and cleanses us from all unrighteousness, making us children of God — and for this we should be forever thankful. Because Jesus lives, we too shall live with Him forever, for He has drawn us to Himself. Though we do not see Him with our eyes now, through the eyes of faith we are wholly connected to Him.
In His love to keep and guide us, He has sent us the Holy Spirit to dwell in us, to care for us, and to strengthen us spiritually. It is marvelous and glorious that Christ has justified us and bestowed on us eternal life — a new life — removing from every true believer the sentence of eternal damnation and giving us everlasting life.
May you totally submit to Christ, be filled with the power of His resurrection, be abundantly blessed, and live with Him forever. Amen!