2 Corinthians 5

Paul stated that the knowledge that our earthly bodies will be replaced with eternal bodies makes us look forward to and long for the day when we receive our eternal bodies. Until that time, we should still seek to honor God with what we do.

Knowing that we get a perfected body in heaven should lead us to action for God rather than inaction. Sitting around doing nothing, waiting for death and heaven thereafter is not the way to express gratitude for the amazing gift given to us by God. If you really want to show Him you're thankful, go out and do His will. Tell people about His love and the sacrifice of Jesus for the sins of all. This is what has been asked of us; this is what we should do.