The Great Danger of Your Life Is That You Will Take the Blessing and Run!

Prov 28:18a (KJV) - Where there is no vision, the people perish.

1 Corinthians 2:9-10 (KJV) - Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit.

- Given the facts, most people will choose Jesus as Savior ("Fire Insurance"). But not many will choose Him as LORD - because making the things of this world sparkle brighter than the things of God is one of Satan's biggest scams. Those who take the Blessing (salvation) and run (chasing after the American Dream - happiness here and now) forfeit their Golden Opportunity to follow God's Dream for their lives. Why don't we recognize God's plan as the better choice? Why are we so susceptible to Satan's scam? Here are some reasons that come to mind. Can you think of others?

1. We have no Vision of Heaven.
   This makes us vulnerable to the lie that Heaven will only be pale version of this life. If you fall for this lie, then you will believe that your Earthly life as your last, best chance for true happiness. And it's only a matter of time before you will begin chasing after the things of this world. And you will follow God only when it is convenient or self-serving.


2. We don't realize how much more meaningful life becomes once you make Jesus LORD.
   Getting saved changes your future (Heaven). But making Jesus LORD changes your life here-and-now!


3. We think we can collect both the wages of God and the wages of the World.
   The Bible is clear and consistent on this matter. You can't.


4. We think that we can chase after the World when we're young and return to God when we're old.
   Really?!!!! This is just a chronological version of the previous entry. At one time it was my plan!


5. We want it NOW!
   Satan is the god of instant gratification. But delayed gratification requires maturity.


6. We don't understand that there will be rewards.
   Contrary to popular belief, we are not all going to be equal in Heaven. Some will get in by the skin of their teeth. Others will receive rich rewards for their good deeds on Earth. The Bible is clear on this. So is Jesus!


7. We allow our nonconscious mind (our inner child) to make the important decisions in our life.
   This is more fully explained in the "Psych" section of this website.


8. Good examples are scarce.
   People might be more willing to make Jesus Lord if they had more good examples to follow.

I was strolling through an affluent seaside town that could have served as the backdrop for a Hallmark romance movie. I knew some of these homeowners because I grew up nearby, on the wrong side of the tracks. They were friendly, hard-working people. But they invested inordinate amounts of time and money to make their homes and lifestyles comfortable and elegant. When I couldn't put my finger on what was wrong about this Holy Spirit explained,

They're seeking their "Heaven" on this side of Eternity.

Why Not Ask For a Vision of Heaven?
Contrary to popular belief, 1 Cor 2:9-10 does NOT say that we can't know much about Heaven until we get there. Rather, it says that this kind of knowledge can never come from our five senses or intellect, but only from Holy Spirit. We have not because we ask not! I had a life-changing vision of Heaven when I was a young child growing up in an unchurched family. My childhood Vision made it easier for me as an adult to choose Jesus as Lord. 1 Cor 2:10 indicates that God wants all of His children to have a Holy Spirit revelation of Heaven. And in Ps 81:10 God says, "Open your mouth wide and I will fill it!" If you have never had a revelation of Heaven - or if you want a fresh touch - why not ask now?

Lord, please give me a fresh Revelation of Heaven, so the things of Your Kingdom will genuinely be more real and desirable to me than the things of this World. I am excited to see what You will do! Thank You and Amen!