Weekend, Could 27, 2024
The Nice Tragedy
For we should all stand earlier than Christ to be judged. We’ll every obtain no matter we deserve for the nice or evil now we have finished on this earthly physique. (2 Corinthians 5:10 NLT)
Think about for a second that somebody approached you and stated, “I wish to make a cope with you. I gives you $1,440 day by day on one situation: it’s essential to spend it properly. For those who achieve this, I’ll have one other $1,440 for you tomorrow. The cash will maintain coming, so long as you spend it properly.”
Would you are taking them up on the provide?
God has given us one thing extra treasured than $1,440 per day. He has given us 1,440 minutes day by day that we are able to use for Him. We’re not to squander this time. Quite, we’re to properly make investments it in His kingdom.
As a part of the primary resurrection, there might be a judgment for Christians known as the judgment seat of Christ. We’ll stand earlier than God. However perceive, this judgment isn’t about whether or not we’ll get into Heaven. This judgment will happen in Heaven.
Talking of this occasion, the apostle Paul wrote, “For we should all stand earlier than Christ to be judged. We’ll every obtain no matter we deserve for the nice or evil now we have finished on this earthly physique” (2 Corinthians 5:10 NLT).
In line with this and different passages, this judgment gained’t be about how a lot now we have finished. Quite, it will likely be about why we did it.
The judgment seat of Christ is a time once we will obtain awards, or the shortage thereof, for our faithfulness. As Paul identified in Romans 14:10, “Bear in mind, we’ll all stand earlier than the judgment seat of God” (NLT).
Consider an awards ceremony just like the Grammys or the Oscars. These awards go to individuals who have achieved one thing. The winners stroll up and obtain their awards, they usually thank their household, their agent, and generally God. And on it goes.
In the identical means, there might be an awards ceremony in Heaven.
Nonetheless, God won’t maintain you accountable for what He has known as another person to do. Quite, He’ll maintain you accountable for what He has known as you to do. God has a plan for all times. You have got a sphere of affect, folks whom God needs you to the touch.
God has given to each Christian the sacred belief of preaching the gospel. He hasn’t given this solely to evangelists or pastors or missionaries. He has given the sacred belief of the proclamation of the gospel to each one that has made a dedication to comply with Christ.
The Lord will wish to know the way trustworthy now we have been in getting that message out. He additionally will wish to know the way trustworthy now we have been with the duties He has put earlier than us. Did we do what He known as us to do?
The very fact is that lots of people wander by way of life with out giving a passing considered God’s plan for them. They by no means take into consideration what they may do with the blessings and tasks that God has given them. In consequence, they throw their lives away. That could be a nice tragedy. Don’t let it occur to you.
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