Judged by Jesus’ Words

Read John 12:44-50
 
John 12:48 Whoever rejects me and does not accept my message has one who will judge him. The words I have spoken will be his judge on the last day!

WARNINGS are a good thing, aren’t they? They keep us safe from danger, for example, as we drive when a road sign warns us of sharp curves and steep hills ahead. We slow down and negotiate the road safely, unless…
    Unless we don’t regard the warnings. If we ignore the signs and drive normal speed, we could have an accident, damaging our car and possibly even losing our life. Jesus insists we regard his words. Those who do not will perish.
    How horrible it would be to stand before God and then be sent to Hell! It’s an indescribable, disastrous picture. We cannot comprehend the horror of being eternally separated from God; in Christ’s love, you would not condemn even the worst person you know to go there.
    This is judgment with no parole, no clemency or o delayed sentencing. It is a judgment for eternity (Let this sink in—e-t-e-r-n-i-t-y). If you reject Jesus, God will reject you on that Day of Judgment. This is not a game. It is not a contest to see who wins before we get another shot.
    Indeed, it is a onetime thing. Surely judgment is forever. That is why Jesus came to live, die and rise again. His life, death and life work is to point you to the way of eternal life. Heed his word. Believe his word. One day, when you stand before the Great Judge, you must confess Jesus.
 
Resurrection Truth: You confess, “Jesus saves.”