​Christians Most Important Appointment

​Christians Most Important Appointment (Romans 14:12)

Romans 14:12, “So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.”

There is only one thing that is absolutely sure to happen to every person—everyone will have to face God some day. Not even “death and taxes” are certain for every one, but meeting God for an accounting of one’s life is certain! The word "account" refers to "what is said, thought, or the motives of a person". We have an appointment with the Lord someday. God help us to surrender our all to Him. We will give an account for our words, so be careful what you say. Every believer is accountable for his or her life.

Matthew 12:36, “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.” We will give an account for our work, abilities, opportunities, and knowledge. Our accountability to the Lord should motivate us to live godly lives and be responsible Christians. I Peter 4:5-6, “Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.” Suffering the consequences of our actions tends to develop responsibility. What are some of the responsibilities of a Christian?

As Christians, we have responsibilities concerning our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.

1. We are to be Loyal to the Lord. I Corinthians 4:2, “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” Unfortunately, when duty calls, many are not home.

2. We are to Love the Lord and Others. Matthew 22:27-30, “Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” A feeling of responsibility for others is the first step toward unselfishness and maturity.

3. We are to Look for several things:
a. Look not to Self. We are not to be consumed with self or selfishness. Life will have a whole new meaning when we are concerned about others.

b. Look for Sin that can ruin our lives and rob us of blessings. Hebrews 12:14-15, “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;” II John 8, “Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.”

c. Look to the Saviour. We are to direct our focus upon Jesus Christ. Responsibility is my response to His ability and will for my life. Hebrews 12:1-2, “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

d. Look for the Second coming of the Saviour. Philippians 3:20, “For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:” II Peter 3:12-13, “Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.”

In an age of appointments with doctors, dentists, etc., sometimes earthly appointments get cancelled. However, there is an appointment that every Christian will keep. This appointment is more important than any other appointment. This appointment will not be cancelled or rescheduled. This appointment is the Judgment Seat of Christ.

Nevertheless, we as Christians still “must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ” (II Corinthians 5:10), where “the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. If any man’s work abide . . . he shall receive a reward. If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire” (I Corinthias 3:13-15). Those who die in unbelief, however, not having trusted Christ as their Saviour, will face a different meeting with God. John describes the awesome scene as he saw it in his prophecy. Revelation 20:12, “And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.” But no one can ever be saved by his works (Ephesians 2:9). Revelation 20:15, “whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.”

This fact of Divine examination or judgment ought to guide all our conduct in every matter. Everyone shall give an account of himself to God. We are not going to be called to give an account of others before God. We are going to give an account of ourselves. Each one shall be held accountable for himself only. God is not going to be asking us what we think or know about others. Each one shall stand alone before God and give an account for his or her own behavior only.

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