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An awareness of the judgment shouldn’t make us anxiously
dig into our past for some sin that we may have forgotten to confess. But
it should motivate us to put everything on the table before God—no
secrets, no games.
While visiting a prison in Potsdam, King Frederick William I listened to a number of pleas for pardon. All the inmates swore that prejudiced judges, perjured witnesses, or unscrupulous lawyers were responsible for their imprisonment. From cell to cell the same story of wronged innocence continued. But at one cell the inmate had nothing to say. Surprised, Frederick joked, “I suppose you are innocent too.” “No your Majesty,” the man answered, “I am guilty and richly deserve all that I get.” The king turned to the guard and called out loudly, “Come and release this rascal quickly, before he corrupts this fine lot of innocent people.” How do we prepare for the judgment? How do we get ready for Christ to come? Simply by an honest confession of the truth. Simply by acknowledging this great discovery: I richly deserve the penalty of death for my sins, but Another has taken my place and given me a wonderful pardon. Make a commitment right now that, whatever happens, you’ll keep your relationship with Christ eye-to-eye honest and heart-to-heart sincere.
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Confession
simply means agreeing with God concerning the problems He convicts us
about. We’re willing to face them. We accept His forgiveness and
acknowledge our need of His power and grace. 
