Just Judgement

Isaiah 11:3-4 (MSG) He wont judge by appearances, won't decide on the basis of hearsay. He'll judge the needy by what is right, render decisions on earth's poor with justice. His words will bring everyone to awed attention. A mere breath from his lips will topple the wicked.

I am reading another book called 'The Howard Years', my fascination with politics lives on. In the book I read many instances where Mr Howard (our former Prime Minister) did not keep his word.

Conversley, Mr Howard's core beliefs about family, free enterprise, self-actualisation propelled him. He bears the title of Australia's longest serving prime minister, an ordinary man has achieved 'great' status.

I serve one greater than Mr Howard, Buddha or Gandhi. (I understand there are those who I would offend by putting Mr Howard in the same line as Buddha or Gandhi, however it is to merely illustrate a point).

Jesus kept His word, He knew the power of the spoken word, He knew that the Father had said His word never returns to Him void.

If we understand that there is no perfect human, that they all will blow it in temper, selfishness or some such, we can also know there is one who never changes, who hold peace in His hand, who invites us to live in His rest.

Our God knows us, intimately. He knows our hidden sin, He knows our self-deception, He knows our leanings, yet He loves us and wants to bring us to Himself, totally.

I put my faith in Him, He gives me all good things, He gives me justice, He gives me righteousness, I can trust Him, He will not fail me.

I can give Him my pain, failures, sin, emptiness and He moves. He delights in taking dirt, empty voids and creating something outstandingly beautiful. I can trust Him, completely. Amen!