The Day has Been Set

“For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.’” Acts 17:31 BSB

In a story titled “100m runner who ran alone in infamous Delhi meet now fails dope test” published last week by the The Indian Express, it was reported that the lone participant in the 100m event at the Delhi State meet, which grabbed headlines after all the other finalists fled when National Anti-Doping (NADA) officials arrived, has failed a dope test. The athlete, who had competed alone after the rest of the field did not turn up for the final, tested positive for anabolic steroid drostanolone metabolite… The athlete in question has denied taking any performance-enhancing substance and believes he has been framed. The athlete said he would not lodge an appeal with NADA to test his B sample as he did not have the money for the test fee. “I went to the NADA office and was told that I have to pay Rs 16,500 for my B sample to be tested. My career has been ruined even before it started. To appeal, I need to find some kind of proof and I don’t have any right now. I took protein supplements and maybe they were contaminated…,” the athlete claimed.

And you know, when it comes to lodging an appeal in an effort to expose the truth and vindicate a case, the Bible is very clear that God “has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed.” In this highest courtroom, Jesus, having the authority to judge because He is righteous as validated by the Father raising Him from the dead, will sit as the Righteous Judge who has all the irrefutable facts (hidden and known) to determine and separate those who followed Him (the sheep) and those who didn’t (the goats). This judgment then will be perfect, just, and fair. Furthermore, since this is the absolute supreme court of the universe which means there is no higher court of appeal, this judgment will be final. He will reward the works of those who are saved, and He will determine the punishment of those who are unsaved.  

So if you were to stand before the Lord today, would the way you live your life (the irrefutable facts) show that you’re a believer or an unbeliever my friend? If the answer's the latter, I urge you to choose Jesus as your Savior today so when the day of judgment comes, and it’s coming soon, you’ll be counted among the sheep. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder that there will be no appeals, no mediation, no parole, and no second chances on the day of judgement when every person’s eternal fate will be sealed. Help us to truly grasp this Truth so that we would live for You each and every day and passionately, courageously, and unapologetically urge the lost to do the same. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!