The will of the Father in heaven

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.” (MT 7: 21)

We are not invited to do something important for God (like prophesy or drive out demons). We are invited to be His children, to be with Him in relationship and “enter the Kingdom of heaven” to be with Him forever. When do-ing is not related to be-ing, we are in danger. Only those who are listening to Him, praying and loving Him can know “the will of the Father in heaven” and love to do it. The Kingdom of heaven is not for “the one who does” important things for God but for “the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.” And it could be something very simple–like washing dishes.

“Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him and we will come to him.” (Gospel Acclamation)