Matthew 23-24

In Matthew 23-24, Jesus is warning against hypocrisy and the end of times when the Messiah will come to save His faithful.  As I was reading, I couldn't help but think to myself, "God, I sure hope I get to be with You when it's all said and done."  And that thought brings me to thinking about what I need to do to make sure I get there.  

On the one hand, I have to keep reminding myself that because of God's love and mercy, I am saved by His grace, not my own good deeds.  I can't store up enough good to get me where I want to go.  On the other hand, I know there is a narrow path to Jesus and not everyone will find the way.  Jesus is my guide, my instructor, my teacher.  He tells us, 

¹² For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Matthew 23:12