Scriptural Reference:
"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them."
Ephesians 2:8-10

"you were bought at a price. Therefore honour God with your bodies."
1 Corinthians 6:20

"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me."
2 Corinthians 12:9

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Ephesians 2:8-10

Reflection:
I find it sad that many Christians, when they face mortality and death, often ask friends if they have been "Good enough". As if somehow they might have failed to be good enough for God. Have I done enough good works? Reached enough people with the Gospel message? Given enough to the needy and the poor? Gone to church often enough? Prayed hard enough? Has my life been lived as I should have?

Sadly if they are asking these questions they may either have failed to have lived the life they earnestly believe they should have lived. Or they have missed the message in the Bible that tells us that we can not in any way work towards acceptance into heaven. Or in many cases they may have failed on both points. As we are purchased and redeemed at a great price. And not by our works or our words that we are saved. Lest we should become proud and boastful. Bragging to others at how perfectly blessed we are based on our life and our works. The Pharisees and Scribes, even many ministers today, where fond of publicly pronouncing their worthiness. I remember being asked to leave a small New Years Eve luncheon. Where a man of the cloth kept pontificating. Say such things "as the most worshipful minister my congregation look up to me", "being the high priest of my church my congregation listen to me" as well as "my congregation look up to me their worshipful minister". It seems he took exception to being called out for being a arrogant. He has had his rewards here on earth. What awaits him in heaven is anyone guess. Though I feel confident he will be shocked and surprised it doesn't live up to his expectation. One of my personal quotes goes well here.

"Some people are legends in their own minds"
MJ Flack

So what can we say about the et al of the family of Christ? Those who, faced with death, and ask if they had been good enough to be accepted by God. Well we can remind ourselves that none of us could ever be good enough. That we were all born into sin. Yes, that none are worthy (Romans 3:9-20). But that we are only saved by the Grace of God and through the death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ. That as we call on the name of Jesus the Christ (Romans 10:13) we are saved. That's a fact. It's through the redemption of the Lord that we can be transformed and made acceptable to God. We find reconciliation with our creator God only through the Lord.

Another way of answering the curious question posed by someone of the faith is to consider their view of Jesus the Christ. How firmly do they believe that Jesus is the Son of God? How firmly do they believe that Jesus the Christ is perfect and holy? Do they believe that Jesus is up to the challenge of preparing us for that day when we will all stand before God in judgement? I refer here to 2 Corinthians 12:9. Where we read that our weakness is made strength through our Lord. That it is His Grace that is sufficient for each of us. I'd say this should reassure anyone who is wavering in their faith. Feeling somehow inadequate for acceptance into heaven. So once again I reiterate that it is only by the grace of God through His beloved Son Jesus the Christ that we can be admitted into heaven. To share in fellowship with the angels as we worship our creator face to face.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father,
I humbly submit my life as,
A living sacrifice for you,
A tribute of your grace,
A messenger of your gospel,
A comfort to the destitute,
A commitment to love.

I recognise in humility that,
No works by me is sufficient,
No words spoken of value,
No examples ever perfect,
No payment ever final,
No act made by me true.

But that only through you,
I am made acceptable,
I am made presentable,
I am made clean before God,
I am welcomed into heaven,
I am saved and redeemed.

Amen