As we laid my 20-year-old nephew to rest yesterday, I thought to the day that I too will take that journey. How quickly life is passing us by! Every day we are one day closer to standing before God to give an account of our life. In this day, the preaching is full of forgiveness, love, mercy and easy acceptance. Let us never forget that "and, as it is appointed unto men once to die, and after this the judgement:" Heb.9:27 KJV
To be sure, Christ's atonement at Calvary paid the price for all of our sins...and yet, we will give an "account". What is this "account" that we will give? Could this be related to the parable of the stewards who were given varying amounts to keep pending their Lord's return? Could it be that we will give an "account" as to what we have done with the light we have been shown and the gifts and abilities that God has blessed us with? Twenty years ago, Bill and I were stirred by the writings of C.T. Studd. I close with a quote from this great missionary.
"Let us not glide through this world and then slip quietly into heaven, without having blown the trumpet loud and long for our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Let us see to it that the devil will hold a thanksgiving service in hell, when he gets the news of our departure from the field of battle." C.T. Studd (former professional cricket player turned missionary to Africa)
Your fellow soldier, Steve
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