Our time on Earth is just a boot camp for Heaven to come!
If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. 2 Timothy 2:21
I spent 8 months in Great Lakes, Illinois preparing to be a sailor. It was some rigorous training; early mornings, long hikes, short lunches, PT for hours, and most of all, lack of sleep. But when it was all said and done, I was proud to march in my dress whites in front of the commanding officer getting his salute of approval.
Christian, we are in a boot camp of a sort, one that is preparing us to be more like Jesus. No, we are not working for our salvation but we are working to bring Him honor to what He has called us to. He has called us to be holy, separate from the world, a servant, a disciple. And you cannot do that and serve man as well! If you want to hear Him say, “Well done”, you better get busy preparing.