I appeal to Jesus!

Paul replied, “I am standing at Caesar’s tribunal…I appeal to Caesar!” (Acts 25:10-11)

The word “tribunal” is translated “judgment seat” in other passages in scripture, such as where they refer to God’s judgment seat (Romans 14:10) or Christ’s judgment seat (2 Corinthians 5:10).

And it made me think.

One day, we will all stand before God’s judgment seat as Paul was standing before Caesar’s. And there, Satan would throw all kinds of serious accusations against us.

But unlike the accusations thrown at Paul, Satan’s accusations would be quite legitimate. We have committed all kinds of sins, making us deserving of death.

Yet as God’s children, we can cry out, “I appeal to Jesus!”

And by Jesus’ blood shed on the cross, God will declare us righteous.

That’s an awesome thought.

So whenever Satan, or even our own consciences, are mercilessly hurling accusations at us, let us cry out boldly and with confidence, “I appeal to Jesus!”