Just a question... if the work was done there on the Cross, why aren't we in Heaven? Is God just wasting our time?
Well, I do not know about your God but my God doesn’t waste time.
I am not in heave as yet because my physical body is still functioning.
Sanctification.
I asked the same question of my 8th grade teacher after she told us she had no doubts regarding the truth of the gospel. Paul had the same sentiment: “I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.” Philippians 1:23-24
We are Christ’s ambassadors on Earth. (II Corinthians 5) We are to live our lives in such a way as to attract others to Him and give Him glory, and also to encourage others who are in the faith. Paul suffered greatly because of his faith in Christ. But he wrote a good portion of the New Tewstament and established the church in Europe. He did it out of love for Christ and for us.