Before His Judgment Seat

There is Christ in all His glory! If only I had something to cover my face, because many I know are here, all my brethren and sisters among that great company of saints who have been seated “at his right hand,” saved by grace. But I feel so alone and afraid, and it is too late to pray. Now I hear those words, “Come now.” Can I stand before Him?

I prayed to meet Him. If only I had a helping hand! But I must walk forward alone to give an account of all that I have done.

How did I use my talents? Did I Too try to hide them? He knows. My head bows — shall I pray? To late now. I did visit the sick and poor, some spirit­ually sick, and those too who are old.

Did I offer a helping hand? Did I send a card, or some little gift which I knew would make them happy? If only I could say, “I did what I could and I tried to help.” I did send His Word to those who asked. But it’s too late to do any­thing now. Then an angel said, “Come, He hath called thee.”

I shook myself — oh! It has all been a dream, I do have another chance! I can start again. I have had a warning. I know now that the affairs of this world are meaningless. The glitter of this world’s goods shines deceptively. I pray for strength to give Him more of my lime to encourage others, by service and example, to follow in our Lord’s footsteps. I pray for guidance and help to resist sin, and that I may be helped to assist others that I know are falling, wandering away from Him. Oh, my Lord, help them so they will escape such anguish when they have to stand before His judgment seat.

May the guardian angels watch over us, guide us and keep His elect under the shadow of their wings until He comes.