By Paul Chappell
"Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent,
we may be accepted of him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of
Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to
that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. Knowing therefore the terror of
the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also
are made manifest in your consciences."
2 Corinthians 5:9-11
We have the certain knowledge that one day we will give an
account of our lives to the Lord. That should motivate us to be faithful in
obeying His commands, including the final instruction He left to, “Go ye into
all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). But in
addition to obedience, there is another motive for sharing the Gospel—the
knowledge that each person must stand before God either saved or lost.
Charles Spurgeon described that day this way: “If you
haven’t looked at Christ on the cross, you’ll have to look at Him on the
throne—with great trembling. The sacrificial death of Christ will be brought
before the eyes of all who refuse to accept His free gift of forgiveness and
eternal life. In Bethlehem
He came in mercy to forgive sin. In the future He will come on the clouds in
glory to establish justice. What will we do without a Saviour? On the day of
judgment there is nothing we can do if we have not trusted Christ.”
The only hope of salvation is found though faith in Jesus
Christ. There is no other way to Heaven. And God’s plan for people to hear the
Good News and be saved is for His children to tell them. This is a wonderful
privilege, but it is also a heavy responsibility. Remembering that judgment is
coming, we should do all we can to reach the lost.
Today's Rooted Principle:
Each person you meet today will one day stand before God.
Have you warned them of the judgment to come?
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