Grace is free and it’s for those who ask Jesus to forgive them and repent.
What then?
It says everyone will give an accounting for what he has done.
2 Corinthians 5:10 – 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.
The difference between Heaven and Hell is the distance of North vs. South. Eternity of one vs. the other is…..Paradise and…..Hell.
So what’s good and what’s bad? That’s what each one will be held accountable for when standing at the judgment seat. Believers will not be judge to hell, but we still will be judged on our lives.
The standard?
That would be the Word of God.
Hebrews 4:12 – 12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the
heart.
The Word of God is Truth. It lives and is active. If you care about what God thinks, it cuts like a two edged sword.
When we die or are raptured, it will be a thrilling day for all. I’m afraid at that time it will really hit people that now we’re here (Heaven, eternity with our Lord) and not there (earth) anymore, I probably should have been a little more focused on eternal things rather on those that are gone forever.
Standing in front of the Lord and being rewarded for your love and commitment, will mean more than anything you accomplished down here. Likewise it WILL matter once we’re there if we are saved only by the skin of our teeth.
Heaven is not a retirement home to look back on how great and mighty we were while on earth for ourselves. It will be a time to worship and serve the King and trust in Him. The Lord wants us to be obedient now and serving now.
Matthew 25:23- 23 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
It’s not how you start the race, but how you finish it. If you have been running the wrong direction, turn around and start running back towards the Lord. There is still time to finish well.