The first few years, I just enjoyed watching the trainwreck auditions, but eventually Nikki and I began cheering on Carrie Underwood, and finally Kris Allen in season 8. Each week we watched the performances and then...the results!
The results are set at the beginning of these talent shows, but a good host knows how to really drag it out. Or in a live voting event, you can always just make up some results and have a lot more fun! (see: Harvey, Steve)
I'm thankful that heavenly results are never in doubt:
"And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire."Revelation 20:15
When we arrive in Heaven, it's time for the results. For the believer in Jesus Christ, this is not a moment of fear or worry. Our names have been written into the book of life from the time we gave ourselves to Jesus Christ.
Why does God write our names in a book? Does God need a reminder of who has chosen salvation? Not at all, but God has put down a physical proof of our salvation. It's inarguable. Either we repented of sin and trusted in Jesus or we didn't. And we can see it right there in black and white.
Do you fear eternity? If you belong to Jesus, there is nothing to fear. He said, "Peace I leave with you...do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." If you're in Jesus, you win! If you're not, give yourself to Him today! Click here to learn more about how to have a secure eternity through Jesus Christ.
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