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No Surprised Ones in Heaven The Bible
clearly teaches that there is a great day of judgment coming (2 Cor. 5:10). From
that point it will either be heaven or hell. Sadly, there will be many surprised
folks in hell, but none in heaven. Mark it down, no one in heaven will have
amazingly slipped through with some kind of "wow, how did I get here"
reaction. My point is this: heaven is for God’s pilgrims who have their sights
on the prize and have given their lives in faithful service to the Lord. God tells us: "Blessed
are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness..." (Mt. 5:6).
"...(God) is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him"
(Heb. 11:6). "Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many,
I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able" (Lk. 13:24). "I
love those who love me, And those who seek me diligently will find
me" (Pro. 8:17). "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek,
and you will find;" (Mt. 7:7). "...be diligent to be
found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless;" (2 Pt. 3:14). These few verses
show our need for diligence in pleasing God. Are you attempting the bare
minimum? Do you think you can pull one over on the Lord? If you have never
obeyed the gospel, or if you’ve obeyed and are indifferent (not fully
committed), then straighten up and fly right. Don’t be surprised at the
judgment!— David McPherson |