Status Check!

Whoever believes and has decided to trust in Him [as personal Savior and Lord] is not judged [for this one, there is no judgment, no rejection, no condemnation]; but the one who does not believe [and has decided to reject Him as personal Savior and Lord] is judged already [that one has been convicted and sentenced], because he has not believed and trusted in the name of the [One and] only begotten Son of God [the One who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, the One who alone can save him]. JOHN 3:18 AMP

When you consider the greatest gift that has been given, a decision must be made. When I consider the price that was paid so I could walk in new life, then I must check my status and be sure that I am where God expects me to be.

First, there must be a combination of inner conviction and outer confession. Both are necessary and important. I also note that whatever decision I make now has effect both now and in eternity.  Accepting Christ as Lord is a personal decision, which nobody can make for you or force down your throat.  As soon as you make your decision - accept or reject,  the consequences of your decision begins to follow you. It doesn't matter how smart you are, or how careful you are; a day of reckoning will come for all men everywhere, and an accounting will be demanded from all.

Please note again: the effects of your choice start down here and continue into eternity. The focus of our faith is Christ, not activity,  morals or anything else. It is a personal relationship with the One who can save to the uttermost and also guarantee eternal life to all who come to him. Just pause and think: do you really think that it will all end here? Do you really think there will be no ultimate leveller, a universal principle that will be applied to all men, irrespective of age, race, status or privilege? While God's grace is available,  take hold or it, and enjoy the fullness of his blessings.  His time of favour is here.