Confidence on Judgment Day

“All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. And he will set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on his right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world’” (Matthew 25:32-34, NKJV). 

On the day of judgment, the first thing on the Lord’s agenda will be to separate his sheep from the goats. He will not allow his righteous ones to be numbered with the transgressors. 

The Bible is very clear that those who have been abiding in Christ and looking for his appearance will be bold and confident on that day. “And now, little children, abide in him, that when he appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before him at his coming” (1 John 2:28). “Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as he is, so are we in this world” (1 John 4:17). 

How can you have such boldness, joy and confidence on the day of judgment? It comes only through knowing Christ as your friend, brother, redeemer-kinsman, high priest, advocate, intercessor, Lord, the love of your heart and your very life!

If you know in your heart that you are not ready to stand before Jesus on the day of judgment, you have to answer for what I have written here. This one message is enough to damn you to eternal hell if you reject it. It will stand as a witness on judgment day. 

Have your interests, work, possessions, or even your ministry become more important to you than the Lord’s interests? Have you neglected your family? Are you satisfied because you go to church on Sunday and say, “I’ve done my part for God”? God’s Word to you is clear: It is not enough! 

Beloved, if you have judged yourself and come up short, pray this from your heart: Jesus, I need you. I need to be forgiven. I confess all my sins and stubbornness. I have neglected you, Lord. From this day on, I will put you first and make you my life, my everything! Amen.