Heaven Is a Must—But It’s Not the Only Reason You Were Saved

“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” — John 3:3 KJV

Heaven is real—and it is a must. You must not miss it. But dear believer, let this truth pierce deeply into your spirit: Heaven is not the only reason you were saved. You were not saved to sit and wait for the trumpet to sound. You were saved for a divine destiny. A heavenly call. A purpose crafted by God before you were even born.

Salvation is the Beginning, Not the End

So many Christians treat salvation as a final destination when it’s truly the starting point of a divine journey.

“For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them…” — Ephesians 2:10 AMPC

You were born again to walk a path. To take steps ordained by the Father. Salvation delivered you from darkness, but it also ushered you into a calling—a responsibility—a life you must live with holy seriousness.

Heaven Is the Destination, But There’s a Race to Run

“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.” — 1 Corinthians 9:24 KJV

You were not just saved to escape hell. You were saved to run a race and fulfill your divine destiny. Many will be saved, but only those who finish their course will hear, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21).

The prize isn’t just Heaven—it is divine approval, kingdom reward, and eternal usefulness in God’s agenda.

There Is a Life You Must Live

You must not only believe—you must become. The life you’re called to live is not a casual, convenient existence. It’s a life of obedience, faith, love, and consecration.

“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ…” — Philippians 1:27 KJV

You were saved to live like Christ, walk in His steps, and become His representative on earth.

There Is Work You Must Do

Jesus said:

“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.” — John 9:4 KJV

Dear saint, there’s an assignment with your name on it. You were saved to serve—God, His people, and His purposes on the earth. You must find that work and do it with holy passion. Salvation qualifies you, but obedience activates you.

As Watchman Nee rightly put it: “God never gives us a task without first giving us the grace to do it.” You were not only saved from something—you were saved for something.

You Must Live Prepared, Not Just Expectant

Many believers are waiting for Heaven, but few are preparing for it. Preparation isn’t just in longing—it’s in living. It’s in obeying divine instructions, staying on your prophetic path, and finishing your course.

“And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.” — 1 John 3:3 KJV

Hope in Heaven should produce purity, purpose, and passionate pursuit of divine destiny.

Final Charge: Don’t Just Make It to Heaven—Fulfill Your Calling!

Yes, you must be born again. Yes, Heaven is a must. But don’t stop there. Rise up and walk the path God laid out for you. Discover your purpose, embrace divine dealings, grow into the stature of Christ, and do the works He has assigned to you.

Heaven is not a retirement plan—it’s the final reward for a life lived in full obedience to the King.

The Message Bearer, Cornelius Bella

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