At the Judgment Seat of Christ, we will be duly recompensed!
When the temporary no longer exists in our lives, what will be left to judge? Jesus will not look at the plaques on our wall nor will He consider the value of the physical assets we retained until death. He will look at our works, our fruitfulness on behalf of HIS Kingdom. Paul was passionate about this revelation, so am I as I write to you each day.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2nd Corinthians chapter 5:
1 We are convinced that even if these bodies we live in are folded up at death like tents, we will still have a God-built home that no human hands have built, which will last forever in the Heavenly realm.
2 We inwardly sigh as we live in these physical “tents,” longing to put on a new body for our life in Heaven,
3 in the belief that once we put on our new “clothing” we won’t find ourselves “naked.”
4 So, while living in this “tent,” we groan under its burden, not because we want to die but because we want these new bodies. We crave for all that is mortal to be swallowed up by Eternal Life.
Our worldly possessions are temporary and will be of no value in Eternity. Why accumulate “stuff” to fill up closets, rooms, and storage units? Each of us needs to discern between necessity and excess, me included! In the past, my ego bought items that I really didn’t need. They ended up being classified as “clutter” to be given away or thrown away.
5 And this is no empty hope, for God Himself is the One Who has prepared us for this wonderful destiny. And to confirm this promise, He has given us the Holy Spirit, like an engagement ring, as a guarantee.
I have deep gratitude for having the Presence and manifestation of The Holy Spirit in my life.
6 That’s why we’re always full of courage. Even while we’re at home in the body, we’re homesick to be with the Master—
7 for we live by faith, not by what we see with our eyes.
8 We live with a joyful confidence, yet at the same time we take delight in the thought of leaving our bodies behind to be at home with the Lord.
9 So whether we live or die we make it our life’s passion to live our lives pleasing to Him.
Eight years ago, I was expected to die in about two weeks. I immediately forgave everyone I could think of and then asked THE LORD if I missed anybody. HE then said, “You will live and not die!” Do you know what possessions I was concerned about? None, none mattered to me. My passion to serve THE LORD increased knowing what gift HE gave me. My interests in the natural world’s priorities decreased dramatically. My priorities changed.
10 For one day we will all be openly revealed before Christ on His Throne so that each of us will be duly recompensed for our actions done in life, whether good or worthless.
11 Since we are those who stand in Holy Awe of the Lord, we make it our passion to persuade others to turn to Him. We know that our lives are transparent before the God who knows us fully, and I hope that we are also well known to your consciences.
FATHER has been extremely merciful to me over the years. HE has progressively opened my eyes to see and now I urge you to fully embrace the revelation of walking in The Fear of THE LORD. As you do, you will be fruitful unto good works. I have had plenty of worthless works in the past and I repent of those works. Let us be included in HIS Book of Remembrance so that when we stand before Him, He will say,
“Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.”
The Fear of THE LORD is the key to entering in to His joy!