2 Corinthians 5:10-11

verse 10: “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.”

Let’s make one thing perfectly clear. When you accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, you are guaranteed that you are going to Heaven when you die. Your ticket has been punched, and your name is written down in the Book of Life. The thief on the cross beside Jesus when He was on the cross received that gift when he accepted Jesus. Since he died shortly thereafter, he didn’t get to do much for Jesus with his earthly life; nonetheless, he is in Heaven rejoicing. (Thank you, my wife, for that insight here!)

When you accept Jesus into your life, Jesus wants you to “go make disciple makers”; we are to minister in His name. Those works we do in His name here on Earth will be judged when we get to Heaven. When those works are put to the test of fire, those works that are deemed good will reap rewards; those that are not will be discarded or consumed. So what do you want to do for Christ today; something that will last or something selfish? What would Jesus do?

Have a blessed day!