History Books in 90 Days: Nehemiah 10-11
Romans 14:12 (ESV); So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.
Some of us struggle with offense, bitterness and unforgiveness. When someone does us wrong,
or when we perceive someone has done us wrong, our souls cry out for justice. Forgiveness can
be difficult, but unforgiveness is a pattern that must be broken if we want to be emotionally and
spiritually whole. For those of us who struggle in this area, there is always a “but”. “But she said…!”
“I know I am offended, but do you know what he did to me?!” If this is how you live now, prepare to
be shocked at the judgment seat of Christ. On that day, there will be no one to shove in front of you
to take the blame; there will be no scapegoat. The instant that you come into His presence, all “but
he’s” and “but she’s” will disintegrate. We will feel the weight of sole responsibility for all things that
we are guilty of.
Others of us live life in constant comparison, and somewhere in the backs of our minds there is an
idea that God also lives this way. On the walls of heaven, he hangs our picture next to our rival’s
and determines who is better. We judge ourselves in light of others and think God will do the same.
We wish we could act more like this person, or look more that one, and meanwhile God just wants
us to know that He made US, He likes us and He wants to refine US. To be someone else is futile
because that is not who God is calling you to be! When you come before the judgment seat of
Christ, He is not going to drag your rival or hero into the room and demand, “Why weren’t your more
like this person?!”
So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.
PRAYER and MEDITATION
1. Ask God to show you where unforgiveness, offense and blame are problems in your life. How
might these issues affect your eternity?
2. How can you relate to misconceptions about comparison? Ask God to give you His eyes for
you. Ask Him to show you specific people that you are comparing yourself to and how He
wants to change your thinking.
3. Spend time asking the Holy Spirit to show you any other misconceptions you have about God
and His judgment. Ask Him to show you His truth.
