Definition of account is “a report or description of an event or experience”. It is giving a detailed description of what has been achieved. What if we were really held accountable to our own actions? As humans, we tend to jump to the actions of others and become judge and jury. We can watch disastrous football games, not to mention a few I saw this weekend, and say what a terrible show of teamwork. We can watch politics through eyes of someone in the entertainment world and agree with their assessment on how well someone has or has not done. As mentioned last week about the devastation of Hurricanes “Harvey” and “Irma”, we can be a spectator and judge the actions of others or we can put on the weapons of light. The day will come when we will be held accountable for our own actions.
In Romans 14:4 we are questioned who are we to judge someone else? In verse 12, we are reminded that each of us will give an account of ourselves to God. If we were standing in a court of law charged for being a Christian, would there be sufficient evidence to convict us? We can go to church daily but not really know why? This might seem harsh but is it harsh because there is an element of truth that we choose to deny? I continue to be humbled by my minimal effort to be the hands and feet of Jesus helping others pick up the pieces of their shattered life. I spent two more days this week in that effort after these recent storms but when I compare myself to the efforts done by others, I fall short. Is that a fair assessment on my efforts? Not really for every effort is a step in the right direction. I believe we should do what we can when we can and by any way we can. Even Peter questioned Jesus in Matthew 18:21 just how many times should he forgive someone who has sinned against him. Answer not just 7 times but 77 times. Likewise, we should forgive and move on in His service for time is running out for us and we will eventually give an account of ourselves. Be the hands and feet for Christ by being Christ like and serve others any way you can but first let’s forgive and forget so we can be free to serve with a clear intention.
The below message was recorded September 14, 2014.
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