God said it and that really does end the story.

This past Sunday it was my privilege to share the truths found in Genesis Chapter 9 with my Bible study class. This passage is perhaps the greatest insight into God's teachings on the sanctity of human life. It so happened that on that same day our president was speaking at Notre Dame University where he was defending the right to choose to snuff out the lives of unborn children. Coincidence? That's what I am wondering about on this Tuesday, May 19, 2009. I read some of the excerpts from President Obama’s speech and saw some of the clips from it. His appearance had been widely protested among traditional Catholics who are aligned against his radical abortion policies along with his support of destroying embryos for stem cell research. Interestingly enough, his positions were not the main focus for those who fawned over his presentation. He was heralded as the voice of reason as he called on both sides to show restraint and respect. One would have almost thought he came off as the great protector of life made in the image of God as opposed to his pursuit of extreme actions in promoting a campaign to make abortion easily available throughout our land. When he speaks the press describes his words with hushed and hallowed tones and one can nearly see the light of heaven shining on him. However, I recall that incident from the Bible whenever a King stood up one day and made a speech and the people responded by saying the voice was that, not of a man, but of a god. He gladly received their adulation for himself but God allowed him to be struck with a fatal disease because he would not give God His proper honor. (See Acts Chapter 12.)

Genesis Chapter 9 tells us that God is pro-life, period, end of story. In fact, He would have us to have this profound respect for life as a part of the foundation for forming our viewpoints and making daily decisions. Go back and read it. It is God's word coming to Noah and his sons immediately after the flood. It is a law of life given for humanity to know and practice. I thought it odd that our president would say all he did about his support of abortion while at the same time throwing in somewhat of a personal testimony about how he came to become a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. His testimony in this area is somewhat hard to follow but his relationship before God is clearly between him and God. However, based on a clear reading of Genesis Chapter 9 we can say unequivocally that he must not believe and accept God's word on the sanctity of life. One thing is certain. Regardless of his position, his power, or his prestige, if he is a genuine believer, he will have to give an account for his practices and how they agreed with, supported, or failed to honor God and His revealed truths.

But he will not be the only one at the Judgment Seat of Christ. I'll be there along with all believers. Why? Because God has revealed this to us in His word. What a blessing to know that as a believer in Jesus the Christ I will not stand to answer for my sins because they are all forgiven by His finished work on the cross. There is a special judgment for those who have not accepted God and His salvation. It is called the White Throne Judgment, (see The Revelation of Jesus Christ, Chapter 20.) However, I will appear at the Judgment Seat of Christ and give an account for the Christian life He has provided to me. I will have to account for what I did with all He has provided into my life. It's much easier to think about the other fellow standing there than to consider that one day it will be me, yes, me. On that day it will be me, me, me, Oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer. Some think this judgment to be a trivial matter but when properly understood it should bring each of us to our knees. Some of us glibly like to say we won't have much to answer for since we have been given very little. That my friend will likely not hold up as we consider the time we have been given, the testimony we have as a believer, and the treasures and blessings that have been showered upon us. For those who are interested I invite you to check out God's clear word on this subject, the subject of life, and any and all other subjects. These truths can be located in the Book we call The Holy Bible. Here are a few passages that refer to believers before the Judgement Seat of Christ: Romans Chapter 14; 1st Corinthians Chapter 3; and 2nd Corinthians Chapter 5. These are sobering thoughts but it is knowing and acting upon the truth that will make a difference in our lives for time and eternity. Until next time, may God richly bless each one. Amen. ....more later.