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Close your eyes for a moment and imagine this scene. You stand before the great white throne. There is total silence. Millions of souls wait in reverent awe, and suddenly Jesus, the Supreme Judge, looks straight into your eyes. His voice, the one that once calmed storms, now resonates with divine authority. And he asks a question that will determine your eternal destiny.
What you have just imagined is not fiction; it is an approaching reality. The Bible tells us in Hebrews chapter 9 verse 27, "And as it is appointed for men to die once, after what comes the judgment?" It doesn't matter if you're a pastor, a missionary, an entrepreneur, or a stay-at-home mayor; it doesn't matter if you're 20 or 80 years old; it doesn't matter if you were born in France, the United States, or China—we will all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.
But here's what most people don't know. Jesus won't just open a book and read about your sins. He will ask specific questions—questions that will reveal not only what you've done, but more importantly, who you really are inside. Today, for the first time, I'm going to reveal the three questions Jesus will possibly ask every person on Judgment Day. These questions are hidden in the pages of the Bible, but once you discover them, your life will never be the same.
If you're watching this video, it's no accident. God is preparing you for this moment. So, grab your Bible and prepare to discover truths that can change your eternal destiny. By the end of this video, you'll know how to live today to be ready for that day.
The first question the Lord will ask on Judgment Day is, "What will you do with my son?" You may be thinking, "But Jesus is the son?" How could he ask a question about himself?" Here is the glorious mystery of the Trinity. Jesus as judge represents all of divinity, and he wants to know what have you done with the sacrifice that was offered to you? In John chapter 3, verse 18, Jesus himself said, "Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already because they have not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God."
Listen carefully, this is not about religion. It's not about denomination or how many times you've gone to church or tithed. It's about relationship. Jesus wants to know: have you received me as your personal savior? Have you understood that I died specifically for you? Have you allowed my blood to wash away your sins?
Let me tell you something that might shock you on judgment day. There will be three types of people giving three types of answers to this question. First type of answer: "Lord, I tried to be a good person. I helped the poor. I was honest in my business. I respected my parents." And the Lord will reply, "But what have you done with my son? Your good works cannot pay the price for sin. Only my blood can."
Second type of response: "Lord, I went to church, I sang in the choir, I was responsible for a ministry." And Jesus will reply, "You knew things about me, but you didn't know me. You had a religion, but you didn't have a relationship with me."
Third type of response: "Lord, I received you as my savior. I recognized that I was a sinner. I repented and believed that your blood cleansed me, not by my works, but by your grace." And Jesus, with a smile illuminating all eternity, will say, "Blessed are you, enter into the joy of your Lord."
Let me be direct with you. If Jesus asked you this question right now, what would your answer be? Do you really know Jesus as your personal Savior, or do you just know things about Him? Look at what it says in 1 John, chapter 5, verse 12. "He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life." To have or not to have, there is no middle ground. No more or less, no "I think so." Either you have Jesus or you don't.
And here is the truth that will set you free. No matter what you have done in the past, no matter how far you have strayed from God, no matter how many mistakes you have made, if in this moment, with sincerity of heart, you say, "Jesus, I receive You as my savior. Forgive my sins, come into my life." Then He comes in right now. For Jesus did not come into the world to condemn, but to save. And He wants your answer on the day of judgment to be, "Lord, I have received You, I belong to You."
But wait, because the second question will shake your heart even more deeply. The second question that will resonate on the day of judgment will be, "How have you treated my little ones?" And here, Jesus is not only talking about children, he is referring to all those he calls the little ones, the needy, the broken, the rejected, the forgotten of society.
In Matthew chapter 25 verses 31 to 46, Jesus himself prophesied this moment. "When the Son of Man comes in his glory with all the angels, he will sit on the throne of his glory. All nations will be gathered before him. He will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And then Jesus will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. I was naked and you clothed me. I was sick and you visited me. I was in prison and you came to me.'" And the righteous will be amazed and say, "Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink?" And Jesus will respond with words that will determine an eternal destiny. "Truly, I tell you, to the extent that you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me."
Do you understand what that means? Every time you helped someone in need, you were serving Jesus himself. Every time you ignored someone in need, you were rejecting Christ himself. But be careful, Jesus doesn't just speak of charity, he speaks of true love. You can give money to appear, help to be seen, serve to be applauded. But Jesus looks at the heart.
Let me show you who these little ones are that Jesus speaks of: the orphans, these children who grew up without a father, without a mother, without unconditional love. How did you treat them? Did you open your home, your heart, your family? The widows, these women who lost their husbands alone to raise their children, facing loneliness? Did you console them? Did you support them in their practical needs? The strangers, these immigrants who arrived in your city without knowing anyone, barely speaking the language, victims of rejection. How did you welcome them? With love or with prejudice? The prisoners. Not only those behind bars, but all those who are prisoners of drugs, depression, addiction, of despair. Have you visited them? Have you helped them free themselves? The sick? That person with cancer who was afraid of dying, that old man abandoned in an auspice, that special child who needed special care? How did you treat them? The hungry. Not just for food, but hungry for love, for attention, for tenderness. How many times have you walked past someone who was emotionally hungry without even offering a hug?
My brother, my sister, this question will reveal who you really are. For it is easy to love those who love you back. It is easy to help those who can reciprocate. But Jesus wants to know how did you treat those who could do nothing for you? And here is what upsets me the most. Jesus does not ask how many campaigns you have organized, nor how many checks you have written. He asks what you have done in the small gestures. A glass of water, a visit, a hug, a word of consolation. For in the kingdom of God, it is not the size of the action that matters, but the greatness of the love that accompanies it. There are people who give millions to charity, but look with disgust when a beggar reaches out to them. Jesus sees the difference.
So tell me, if Jesus asked you this question today, what would your answer be? Do you remember the face of a person you helped without expecting anything in return? Do you remember one of those little ones you loved as Jesus would have? For this question is not just about your past, it is a call for the present. There is still time. There are still little ones around you who need love.
But prepare your heart because the third question will reveal what really dwells in your soul. The third and final question Jesus will ask on the day of judgment is this: "Where are the fruits you should have borne?" This question touches the very heart of your existence. For Jesus is not only interested in what you said you were. He wants to see the fruits that prove who you really were.
In John chapter 15, Jesus said, "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit, he takes away. And every branch that does bear fruit, he prunes it, so that it may bear more fruit. My Father is glorified in this, that you bear much fruit and you will be my disciples." And in Matthew chapter 7 verses 16 to 20, Jesus is even clearer. "You will know them by their fruits. Do people pick grapes from thistles or figs from thistles? So every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. So you will know them by their fruits."
Do you understand what this means? Jesus planted you on this earth like a tree. He watered you with his word, nourished you with his spirit, protected you with his love. And now, on the day of judgment, he is waiting for the harvest. But what are these fruits that Jesus hopes to find?
Let me show you. The fruits of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22 tells us, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control." Jesus will ask, "Where is the love you should have shown? Where is the joy that should have shone even in the midst of trials? Where is the peace that should have been your hallmark? Where is the patience you should have shown toward your family, your children, your colleagues?"
The fruits of evangelism. Jesus said in Mark 16:15, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." He will ask, "How many souls have you brought to me? How many have come to know the truth through your testimony? Have you used your life to expand my kingdom or simply to build your own empire?"
The fruits of discipleship. Jesus said in Matthew 28:19, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations." He will ask, "Where are the disciples you have made? Where are those you have helped to walk with me? Have you only converted or also taught?"
The fruits of holiness. 1 Peter 1:16 says, "Be holy, for I am holy." Jesus will ask, "Have you separated yourself from the world or conformed yourself to it? Have you pursued holiness or settled for lukewarm spirituality?"
The fruits of faithfulness. Jesus says in Matthew 25:23, "Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things. I will set you over many things." He will ask, "Have you been faithful with what I have entrusted to you? Your talents, your gifts, your opportunities, your resources? Have you used them for my glory or for your own?"
But here is what worries me most. How many Christians will arrive at the day of judgment without any fruit? Trees that are beautiful on the outside, full of religious leaves, but completely barren on the inside? Remember the fig tree that Jesus cursed. Mark says, "Seeing a fig tree from afar having leaves, he went to see if he could find anything on it. But when he came to it, he found nothing on it, but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. Then he said to the fig tree, 'May no one ever eat fruit from you again.' And his disciples heard him."
Do you know why Jesus cursed that fig tree? Because it looked like it was bearing fruit, but without the substance. It was seductive from afar, but up close, he was empty. How many Christians are like that? Religious appearance, evangelical language, biblical knowledge. But at harvest time, where are the fruits?
I'll tell you something that might shock you. On the day of judgment, people will say, "Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name? Did we not cast out demons in your name? And did we not perform many miracles in your name?" And Jesus will answer, "I never knew you. Depart from me, you who practice lawlessness." Matthew 7:22-23. Why? Because they had a ministry but no fruit. They had powerful deeds but no transformed character. They impressed men but had not touched the heart of God.
My brother, my sister, let me ask you a question that could turn your life upside down. If Jesus appeared today and looked at your life like a vinedresser looks at a tree. Who would he see? Would he see sincere love or just superficial tolerance? Would he see genuine joy or just forced smiles? Would he see inner peace or just anxious, disguised faith? Would he see souls won to Christ or just people impressed by your religiosity? Would he see disciples trained or just admirers around you?
And here's the good news, there is still time. As long as you breathe, the season of fruit is not over. God can transform a barren tree into a fruitful tree. He can bring forth fruit even on the driest branches. But this requires a decision on your part. Stop pretending and start actually bearing fruit. Do you want to know how? Truly connect with Jesus, the true vine. Let the sap of his life flow through you. Don't try to bear fruit in your own strength. Let the Holy Spirit work in and through you. For in the end, it is not what you have done for God, but what God has done through you.
Now, close your eyes again and imagine yourself before Jesus. He looks into your eyes with love, but also with justice. And he asks these three questions. Be honest with yourself. What would your answer be? Can you say with conviction: "Lord, I have received Your Son as my personal savior, not by my works, but by Your grace." Can you say with joy, "Lord, I have loved Your little ones as You would have loved them. I have seen You in every face I have helped." Can you say with confidence, "Lord, these are the fruits You have produced through me: lives transformed, souls saved, disciples formed, character sanctified."
If you can answer yes to these three questions, my beloved, you are ready for the day of judgment. Keep moving forward, stay faithful, keep bearing fruit. But if your answer is a timid no, a hesitant "I don't know," or a heavy silence, then today is the day of your decision. Don't put off until tomorrow what you can choose today. Don't save it for your deathbed. Choose now, for no one knows the day or hour when Jesus will return or when you will be called into His presence.
If you have never received Jesus as your personal savior, do it now. Pray with me. "Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I am a sinner and I need a Savior. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and rose again on the third day. I receive You as my personal Lord and Savior. Forgive all my sins and give me eternal life. In Jesus' name. Amen."
If this message has touched your heart, if the Holy Spirit has spoken to you through these words, please leave a comment saying "I am ready" and share this video with someone who needs to prepare for the Last Judgment. Amen.