"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because *that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them*. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood though what has been made, so that they are without excuse." (Romans 1:18-20)

It is right to think that it's unfair that people who never know about God don't get a chance to change their minds and automatically go to hell for it. But that doesn't mean that there is any other way to get to Heaven apart from through simple faith in Christ.

If God has made only one way to Him, if He is capable of even bridging the gap that was between us and Him, surely He is capable of presenting the truth to every person, and letting them make their decision if they want it or not.

"God has made it evident to them."

Remember He is just. Also remember that He is able.

Any desire we have for other people to go to Heaven with us is not something of ourselves. It's an expression of the desire He has for every person. We cannot assume that our sorrow or frustration that not everyone gets there is based on some righteousness of our own. That desire for others to go too is from Him.

"First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and *prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men,* for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God *our Savior*, *who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth*. For there is *one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all*, the testimony given at the proper time." (1 Timothy 2:1-6)

His arms are long enough to save.

If you feel this desire, don't be ignorant about it, and think God is not just, or merciful. Do something about it. Pray for everyone. Tell people about Him.

---Amber Salter