The Day of Judgement
I
can imagine THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT; all are gathered before the throne
of God. Those who are robed in the perfect robe of Christ’s
righteousness are gathered to His right hand [MATTHEW
25:31-34]. The
rest wait to hear His voice of condemnation, “Depart from Me!”
[MATTHEW
25:41].
Does
anyone have anything to say? If there be one who has no sin, let him
step forth and say so. Come forth, my friend, and state your case!
What about the righteousness and holiness in which you boasted while
on earth? Come forward and tell about your works, your gifts, your
denomination; you found much comfort in those things once.
You
who scoffed at substitution, who laughed at free grace, imputed
righteousness, and covenant mercies - you are not laughing now! You
never trembled before but always had so much confidence in your
decision and boasted of being as sure for heaven as if you were
already there! Why do you not tell God what you did for Him on earth?
It is quite evident that He did nothing for you.
But
I remember that you said, “God has done all that He could do and
salvation is up to you.” What a terrible time to discover what you
should have known; “SALVATION
IS OF THE LORD!”
and “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but
according to His mercy He saved us.”
Why
do you not speak? Is it because of the awesome, infinite HOLINESS OF
HIS PRESENCE? You clutch your righteous garments about you and they
are nothing but filthy rags now, and you know it! You think of your
prayers, your religious activities, your debates over doctrine, and
they are all so much rubbish in the light of His presence.
And
now you are praying? What is it that you cry? “O rocks and
mountains, fall on me, and hide me from the face of Him that sits
upon the throne.” I wish that you had cried as fervently for
Christ to hide you, cleanse you, and cover you - HE WOULD HAVE!
-Gospel
report by preacher Henry Mahan, 1983 A.D.
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