One of the most worrisome truths in Scripture comes to us thanks to Paul in his letter to the Romans. “So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.” [14:12]
When I read that, it gives me pause and I reflect on my life. At 73, I have a lot about which to think. There have been times when I am thankful for the way I lived, other times I regret the way I may have handled difficulties or even successes. There is much that I wish I could do over, or at least do better. When I stand before the LORD, as we all will someday, what will I say about the way I lived my life.
I thought about these things this morning when I woke up singing a “Third Day” song, “Trust in Jesus.”* The chorus played in my mind throughout the night. “I trust in Jesus, My great Deliverer, My strong Defender, The Son of God. I trust in Jesus, Blessed Redeemer, My Lord forever, The Holy One, the Holy One.”
That is the answer to what we will say that great day when we stand in the very presence of God and give an account of ourselves. It is the only answer that will suffice.
It is the answer we gave when we heard the Holy Spirit call out God’s invitation of salvation. (I’ll trust in Jesus!)
It is the answer to every difficulty, every opportunity for growth, every challenge we face as we run our race here on earth. (I’ll trust in Jesus.)
And it is our final answer that day when we see our LORD and Savior face to face. (I trust in Jesus!)
What a great answer it is! (You can listen to it with the link below).
*[Writer(s): Powell Johnny Mac, Lee Mark D, Anderson Samuel Tai, Carr David]
