God the Gardener

 

    God is the creator of all life.  He cares about everything He created.  However, if it does not bare fruit, then he will cut it off.  Anyone can claim to be a Christian, but if you do not live the Christian life, then you will be cut off from eternal peace and glory with God.    

    The people that care cut off will be discarded and burn for eternity.  The soul is eternal.  It feels more intensely than your body.  It will not be consumed by the flames.  Instead the soul will endure eternal agony with no relief.  The day of judgement is when the pruning happens and once it happens, it will not be reversed.

    If you are a true Christian, then you are saved by the grace of God through faith and following Jesus.  Your salvation is what sustains you in life.  If provides blessings, but that does not mean you will not face trails and tribulations.  Endure for now because the reward in Heaven is eternal.  It will not be taken away.

    To follow Jesus is to become more like God in how you think and face the world.  It does not make you a god.  It does not make you better than anyone else.  It makes you blessed and opens your eyes to the truth, so you do not live like a carnal Christian or worse a non Christian with no hope.

    God has made it clear to all who want to know how to have salvation.  If you don't want to know, then you can't complain about the consequences.  In reality, only God and you know the true status of your salvation.  People will speculate and judge, but God is the only one that matters.  

    If you have questions about your salvation or how you are living as a Christian, then test yourself.  Do not go easy on yourself.  It is better to know who you are in Christ now rather than face judgment later.  When you understand that your salvation is real and eternal, then you can really start to grow and live free now.  All you have to do is seek a connection and a true relationship with God. 

Matthew 7:21-23, John 15:1-17, Romans 8:26-30, & 1 Corinthians 3:5-9