Revelation 3: 5 He that overcomes, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
When he realized that his wife was missing, there was most likely a severe temptation to look back for her, at least to see how she was doing, but if Lot were to do so, he also would have shared her fate. Thus, some people may conclude that heaven won’t be heaven without their loved ones, and as a result, some might be tempted to turn their backs on God, on the sacrifice He made to save us individually, and inevitably, the immortal inheritance which God has prepared for those who stay the course with Jesus.
God is going to wipe away tears from our eyes, and the way He is going to do it is by throwing open the books of record, so that persons can see how many times Christ tried to save to the uttermost. Then it would be revealed how very many spurned opportunities were given, and how many times the pleading voice of The Holy Spirit was rejected, over and over again. Very sad to say, but many remnant members won’t be seen anywhere in heaven, even though diligent search would be made for Brother and Sister so and so.
Whereas in times past God blinked at some of the failures of His people, now that abundant light has been shed on our path, God is providing all that we need to overcome……[Selected messages BK, 2 pp, 368] When the law of God is made void the church will be sifted by fiery trials and a larger proportion than we anticipate will give heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
Revelation 3:21 To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!