1 Peter 4:4-5(ESV)
With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
In this life, everything we do shall surely come to an end one day. After that, accountability to God! Accountability is the realization that we are liable, responsible, and answerable for our actions in life to God. Whatever God has put to our care shall be required of us on the Day of Judgement when the book is opened and read before us. We are all responsible for whatever is in our care; the gifts and talents in our lives are not to be neglected but used profitably for the expansion of the Kingdom of God. Although we are vulnerable to sin because we are still in the flesh, we must remember that we will be held accountable for every action of ours. We will not only be required to give an account of our activities here on earth by our organizations, but our Creator will demand the same.
With increasing anti-church sentiments, it is possible to hear that the Church is looking for money, the Pastor or the Church is not old enough, or the Church has no branches to show support for funerals or other social gatherings. When invited to have a relationship with God, many have an excuse. The truth is, they don’t want to make the sacrifices required to follow Him. Even among Christians, we still have justification for not serving God fully or doing what His Word says. There is one truth none of us will be able to avoid; a day will come when everyone will stand before God and give an account of their lives. Many take God for granted even though they are fully aware of the consequences and penalties of committing sin. However, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 says, “The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.” It is vital to watch our lives for the enemy moves about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour(1 Peter 5:8). We may not be looking for sin, but sin is looking for us.
BELOVED, ON THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT, YOU SHALL STAND ALONE AND NOT WITH A LOVED ONE, FAMILY, OR FRIENDS. Galatians 6:5 says, “For each will have to bear his own load.” Everything comes down to whether you obeyed God and lived in accordance with His Word or not! Salvation comes from the Grace of God, but you can only receive this Gift that God wants you to have when you obey Him and His Word. Work out your own Salvation with fear and trembling(Phil 2:12). Salvation is an individual matter, so don’t follow a friend or family member who is angry or dissatisfied and leave a place of worship. 2 Corinthians 5:10 says, “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.” Satan is constantly placing obstacles in the path to your obedience to the Gospel. Today, remove every stumbling block, LOVE THE LORD, and keep HIS COMMANDMENTS(John 14:15). The decision is yours and yours alone! Use your all to advance the cause of God’s Kingdom on earth, and you will receive commendation and reward when the Master returns. Live ready and think about the eternal consequences of every action before embarking on them. Adjust your life today so as not to regret tomorrow.
O Lord, let me always live my life with a high sense of accountability and help me to exist in the consciousness of serving You with fear and reverence in Jesus Name.