It’s God’s business to decide what to do with each of us in regard to what’s right and who’s loyal.
1 CORINTHIANS 4:5 (MSG)
So don’t get ahead of the Master and jump to conclusions with your judgments before all the evidence is in. When he comes, he will bring out in the open and place in evidence all kinds of things we never even dreamed of—inner motives and purposes and prayers. Only then will any one of us get to hear the “Well done!” of God.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Let God, who has depth of insight and breadth of perspective, be the judge.
DAILY FODDER
What are the subtle ways in which we usurp God's position as judge?
PRAYER
Merciful God, only you know and understand enough to act as judge. I confess that hasn't stopped me from issuing damning opinons about everything from the food to the politicians. Show me how to shut down my internal judgment machine so that I'm regularly cutting others a lot of slack. I'm going to let you be the judge while I major in creating an environment that highlights your grace. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
