What Do I Do Now?
Updated: Sep 19
You ask, I have accepted Jesus' gift, I know for sure I'm going to heaven, now what?
Before you start your journey, embed and wire the following truths into your brain, because you're going to need them. These truths will give you a foundation for your new spiritual journey and challenges.
The Bible has two parts, one how to get to heaven and the second how to live in a fallen evil world and for our future rewards. The evil one will try to get you off track by convincing you that there are other things you have to do to get to heaven. Remember it was a gift you didn't earn it. .
Religion tells us we need to do this or that, most often this is self-serving from those who tell you that.
That second part of the Bible does two very important things for us.
It gives us God’s Laws of righteousness that greatly help us live in this evil world.
God Tells us the second reason.
Matthew 6:19–20
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal."
● Colossians 3:23–24
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."
● 1 Corinthians 3:13–14
"Their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward."
Endurance Through Trials and Persecution
● Matthew 5:11–12
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
● James 1:12
"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him."
● Romans 8:18
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."
Generosity and Humility
● Luke 6:35
"Love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked."
● Matthew 10:42
"And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward."
The Return of Christ and the Final Crowns
● Revelation 22:12
"Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done."
● 2 Timothy 4:7–8
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
It is natural that you want to grow, learn more about God's word and how to live in this evil world. If possible, study God’s word.
This website has gone worldwide, so can't give you suggestions where to find the kind of fellowship and growth you need. Each country has its own culture, some will have churches, some will house churches and some no churches.
Bless you in your journey, it will be worth it.
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