There Will be no Appeals

“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 “Spanish-Moroccan Runner Suspended, Accused of Not Following Drug Testing Protocol” published Wednesday, it was reported that Mohamed Katir has been suspended due to three violations related to his absence from drug testing centers for performance enhancing drugs and other banned substances. The Moroccan-born athlete was expected to participate in the upcoming Paris Olympics next summer. “Today, a unit of the International Association of Athletics Federations issued a decision to temporarily suspend me in accordance with what it considers a violation of the laws…the past 12 months,” the athlete said in a statement, adding that he received the suspension decision during disciplinary procedures. However, Katir denied having committed the violations, indicating that he would appeal so that he could continue competing.

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!