The Rightness of God
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before You.
Psalm 89:14
This verse provides comfort as injustices are around us. This justice does not have to be blind as it is right from the righteous Judge of the universe. It is easy to focus on the injustice of others in our self-righteous indignation. However, we hear the master say, “Cast out the mote in your own eye so you can see to help your brother.”
My agenda burns away from the gaze of His eyes – no wood, hay, or stubble here. Those things we cling to that are of our own insecurities will burn away. There is no getting around it. The only security is in Him. It is only as we bring our hearts before Him can we know His will and be exposed to His light.
Our cause will be justified or be exposed as false. Will we receive from His judgment or will we out of pride turn away and rationalize that we have not heard or seen the Truth. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
But there is no need to fear because His steadfast love and faithfulness goes before Him and a bruised reed he will not break and a smoldering wick He will not quench. His justice and righteousness is balanced by His love and faithfulness. He is perfect in all His ways and right in all His dealings. His intentions toward us are good. He alone is exalted. His name alone reigns supreme.
Psalm 89:14
This verse provides comfort as injustices are around us. This justice does not have to be blind as it is right from the righteous Judge of the universe. It is easy to focus on the injustice of others in our self-righteous indignation. However, we hear the master say, “Cast out the mote in your own eye so you can see to help your brother.”
My agenda burns away from the gaze of His eyes – no wood, hay, or stubble here. Those things we cling to that are of our own insecurities will burn away. There is no getting around it. The only security is in Him. It is only as we bring our hearts before Him can we know His will and be exposed to His light.
Our cause will be justified or be exposed as false. Will we receive from His judgment or will we out of pride turn away and rationalize that we have not heard or seen the Truth. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
But there is no need to fear because His steadfast love and faithfulness goes before Him and a bruised reed he will not break and a smoldering wick He will not quench. His justice and righteousness is balanced by His love and faithfulness. He is perfect in all His ways and right in all His dealings. His intentions toward us are good. He alone is exalted. His name alone reigns supreme.
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