---THE JUDGE~~~
--(Please Read/ Acts 10:42-48)
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During our life on earth, Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. However, as our days here draw to a close, and especially at the end of time, He takes His seat as Judge and prepares to reward believers for the good things they did in His name.

I think there is a widespread misconception that God the Father will be our judge. But it is Christ who gave us, His followers, the charge to go into the world and make disciples (Matt. 28:19). Therefore, He has been given the right to determine which of our actions and thoughts furthered His goal (John 5:22).

Christ is an impartial judge. He is not influenced by what others think or say, but rather, He determines what is right and good based on His honorable, just standard. We'll be stripped of our worthless works--in other words, the actions and words we used for selfish ambition or vain conceit. All that will remain are the worthwhile things we thought, said, and did to honor God. These are the valuable parts of our lives for which we will be rewarded.

**Reward is the whole point of placing believers before the judgment seat of Christ. Shame and guilt over past sin and mistaken motivation have no place there (Rom. 8:1). Our loving Savior is eager to show us our heavenly treasure.

Christ will expose the real you at the judgment seat by casting away the worthless things you've done. What remains will be the man or woman who endeavored to please the Lord. Let us determine to be powerful reflections of our Savior, both on earth and in heaven.
--**IN TOUCH**
[You can be sure of where you spend eternity by trusting in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. When He died on the Cross of Calvary, He carried the weight of the entire world upon His shoulders. Why? "Without the shedding of blood their is no remission for sin." Jesus paid our sin debt. It's up to us to accept this 'free gift', and invite Him into our hearts to lead us to Heaven when we depart this earth. Are you ready? Have you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior? (Please read/ Romans 10:9-11).

Get right with Him before He comes to judge this world with a rod of iron. He is waiting for that last person to accept His love and become His follower. Will you please ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins? Admit you are a sinner in need of Him, your Savior, and turn your life over to Him, to lead, guide and direct your steps. "Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins." Come now! Please, we are not assured of tomorrow. ~~ What can wash away our sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Get right with Him today. You may not be here tomorrow.---(Singer:Matt Redman) ~~
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