Twelfth Sunday after the Pentecost Audio

When you get to heaven - and Jesus says there will be an amazing banquet waiting for you - everyone will know everything about you. No secrets. No hidden agendas. And the person sitting next to you might be Jon Bon Jovi - or it might be the homeless man you see on the way home who is picking through the rubbish can looking for something to eat. It might even be that kid with the bloated stomach on the late-night commercial for World Vision. It could be a Raiders fan - or a Yankees fan or even a Republican or Democrat. And you will know everything about them - no secrets - no hidden agendas.

You will know their story - and they will know yours. And where you will find comfort in each others presence is knowing that both of you were forgiven for whatever sins your committed - you were freed from whatever addictions you suffered with and healed of the diseases and mental health challenges that you fought through. And none of it will matter.