017: What We Should Want to Hear from Jesus—and Why It Changed My Life Plan

In this episode, Brett opens up about a transformative shift in his faith journey. After being drawn into personal development through network marketing years ago, Brett recently realized how deeply rooted in self-reliance that world can be—contrary to what Scripture teaches. He shares how an email triggered a powerful awakening: we are not called to rely on ourselves, but fully on God.

Brett dives into the contrast between two types of eternal judgment: the White Throne Judgment for the unsaved, and the Judgment Seat of Christ for believers. Drawing from Scripture and John Bevere’s Driven by Eternity, Brett explains how the White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11–15) determines eternal separation from God for those not found in the Book of Life, while the Judgment Seat of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 14:10–12) focuses on rewards for believers based on faithfulness and motives.

This revelation inspired Brett to redesign his life planning system—not around earthly legacy or accomplishments, but around hearing Jesus say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” He emphasizes the importance of repenting, surrendering self-reliance, and intentionally seeking God’s will and assignment.

Key Takeaways:

1. Self-help without God leads to self-reliance and burnout. True transformation requires surrender to God’s will.
2. There are two eternal judgments: the White Throne Judgment for the unsaved and the Judgment Seat of Christ for believers' rewards.
3. Good works matter—but only those done with the right motives (faith, love, obedience) will be rewarded.
4. Eternal life planning matters more than life planning. Aim to live in a way that ends with hearing, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

 

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