The Innocent Man

It's hard to imagine what it will be like, to stand before the judgement seat of God. We know that we have sinned and that "the wages of sin is death." But when will it sink in?

Will the line be long to receive our sentence? Or will it happen in an instant, like someone snapping their fingers?

It is written that whosoever believes in God shall have eternal life. But where? Heavwn of hell? So many questions. But that initial moment, that initial moment . . . when we realize that we actually have made it. What will that be like?

I imagine that there will be a lot of singing going on - thanking God, praising Jesus for His sacrifice.

The chorus from one of Billy Joel's hits comes to mind . . . 

"I aaaam, an innocent man!!! Oh, yes, I am!!!"

How could anyone not be excited about what Jesus has done for us? But then there's this from that same song . . . This could be Jesus singing to many who do not believe in His name.

I know you don't wanna hear what I say.
I know you're gonna keep turning away.

That's a choice they have made. And it has eternal consequences.

"But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins." - Romans 3:21-24

"I aaaam, an innocent man!!! Oh, yes, I am!!!"

(through faith in Jesus.)

The Innocent Man - Billy Joel