We are so prone to thinking about God as someone who we need to clean ourselves up for and heaven as a place that we have to work hard to attain. Well, certainly we cannot stand in God's presence the way we are, and certainly heaven is NOT open for unprepared sinners. But the gospel message really comes to us from God's view - not ours - and He has made mankind an offer of forgiveness. What an extravagant display of love and grace! Have you ever said ‘Thank you’?