Imagine a courtroom where you are the defendant. The state is the plaintiff accusing you, not of one crime , but many. Day after day the evidence of your crimes is presented. You begin to sweat because the evidence is compelling, and you know that you did indeed commit the crimes. Finally the evidentiary part of the trial is complete and the judge is ready to hand down the verdict and sentence, if you are found guilty. What would you be thinking and feeling at this time?
Thank God that I have never faced this situation personally. I have been a juror a couple times, but that is as close as I have been to this scenario. I pray that you and I will never have to face this kind of moment in our lives.
The Bible does tell us that we will face judgment at the end of time, however. We will appear before God and give an account for all we have done. God’s judgment is much more fearsome than the courtroom scene described above. If we have rejected the sacrifice that Jesus made for our sins by dying on the cross, we will be sentenced to life apart from God, otherwise known as hell. For those of us who have accepted the free gift of salvation, we will spend eternity in the gracious loving presence of God. Romans 8:1 says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. ” In Jesus we are declared not guilty because He has removed our sins from us. Today, if you have heard His voice, do not harden your heart. Make the right choice and accept the free gift of salvation.
Reluctant Retiree 