Life Takes Detours

Heaven's Door

I was shocked, confused, bewildered,

As I entered Heaven’s door.

Not by the beauty of it all,

Nor the lights or its decor.


But it was the folks in Heaven

Who made me sputter and gasp--

The thieves, the liars, the sinners,

The alcoholics and the trash.


There stood the kid from seventh grade

Who swiped my lunch money twice.

Next to him was my old neighbor

Who never said anything nice.


Johnny, who I always thought

Was rotting away in hell,

Was sitting pretty on a cloud,

Happy and incredibly well.


I nudged Jesus, What’s the deal?

I would love to hear Your take.

How’d all these sinners get up here?

It must have been some mistake.


And why’s everyone so quiet,

So somber - give me a clue.

Hush, Child, He said, they’re all in shock.

No one thought they’d be seeing you.

Author: Anonymous

JUDGE NOT! Remember...Just going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car.