The Depths
1 Corinthians 5:9-11 Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 11 Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God, and I also trust are well known in your consciences.
These verses are great. Encouraging but also checking. Sometimes I think I am good but then think of maybe I haven’t been 100% right or straight with God. Because either here on earth or in heaven I want to be well pleasing to you. No matter were I am I want to serve you. Because regardless I am gonna stand before you on judgement day and you will judge everything that I see and every dark deep secret in my heart. So Lord please forgive me for the wrongs I have done here on earth lying, stealing, lust, hate, Idols. Anything! and check my heart and reveal anything else that maybe a sin in your eyes. Because I truly believe it will be the people in the church that are gonna be more shocked on judgement day then the world. Sometimes I think we all think we are good but don’t check the depths of us. Oh My Lord, My Lord I am asking you reveal any to me I need to get right with you. I love you Jesus
That’s good Tim. I understand what you’re saying. I too have those very same feelings at times. Thank God that his mercies are new everyday. Not that I use that as an excuse to sin mind you, more as a protection, if you will, for my shortcomings. There are many. I love what it says in ps 90:12,14 “ Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end our lives.”
GOD IS GOOD