Present and Accounted For

Yes, each of us will have to give a personal account to God. (Romans 14:12, NLT).

 

I remember shouting while in the ranks of the military when my last name was called “present and accounted for.”  This is normally done during roll call. It gives the person in charge the opportunity to ensure every person that is assigned to him or her is accounted for.  One day, we all will have to stand and give a personal account to God.  What questions will be asked of us? Only God knows but imagine if you will standing before your Lord and Savior and having to give a personal account of your life up to this point.  Would you be jumping for joy or trying to hide from God because what you would have to tell Him you knew would not be all pleasing to Him?

We are imperfect people loved by a perfect God.  Our life should not be lived in fear, shame or condemnation but we are to see ourselves as not our own but as ambassadors for Christ.  This awareness will then allow us to be mindful of things we do and things we say.  When you are tempted to say or do something that you know is displeasing to God and does not honor His word remember one day you will be standing in the ranks of God waiting to be “present and accounted for”.  Think about it.