One day, I will be standing in front of the throne of God. My defense attorney (1 John 2:1) will be at my side, while the prosecutor will stare at me with hatred. My life will be reviewed, and I will give an account for life’s most significant choices. They are my turning points which altered life and led me down a different path. I am certain that among them, my most recent decision will come under scrutiny. In my mind I hear my accuser (Revelation12:10):
Didn't you believe in God? If you said you do, the Lord would have
intervened. My answer would be “He did”. I was so blessed to have my prayers answers,
yet grieved by the discarding and insignificance given to God’s intervention.
Shouldn’t your faith sustain you through this? My answer will be questions: How could I
express the fear and sorrow I felt at the threat of the sin that was crouching
at my door? How do I describe that at my door laid what was designed to devour me?
Didn’t you bring this upon yourself? I have no defense except: How could I change human nature?
Did you not believe the Holy Spirit would assist? “I can only say that at the time I analyze my
circumstances and I did the best I could.”
I acknowledge my enemy which stood outside the door like a lion, waiting
to annihilate me as I trusted God.
I could present more arguments in my defense. Give explanations which I am certain will
fall on deaf ears. Who will
understand? Who will have mercy? My advocate does. My Savior knows my threat for He
understands temptation (Hebrews 4:15). I
will ask forgiveness (1John 1:9), and throw myself at the mercy of my Lord, for my defender will now speak on my behalf.
Copyright September 2014
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