Walk of Life – Day 29 – December 2020 – Thoughts from the Book of Proverbs

THE LORD JESUS – THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGE

Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one gets justice. Proverbs 29:26

For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open. Luke 8:17

Just imagine this…it is the day of judgement and there you stand before the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords and on a big screen your life plays before you. You are born again, you follow the Lord Jesus, but are we ready yet to stand before the Lord Jesus? He is the righteous judge, he shows no partiality, no differences, no favor…he will judge each man according to his works.

In the world, justice is a very unfairly used word. Sometimes we even wonder if justice exists. The world seems so unfair and unjust, those who do wickedly prosper, those who are just and righteous seem to suffer. However, that should not deter our walk with the Lord. It is very upsetting to see believers being carried away by the things of this world, money, fame, power, and position. The Lord seems to be silently watching…but justice is sure. Never think you can get away with living a double life, a lukewarm life, or a life of hypocrisy. It is true that no one knows the lies we so easily say, the back biting, the gossip, the disrespectful talk, the slander, or the thoughts of our heart. Similarly no one would know if you are truly genuine, kind, compassionate and truly mean well. People may hate you, despise you, misunderstand you, think that you are someone whom you are actually not. Always remember He knows it all. I love Psalm 139. I found this prayerful paraphrase by S.J. Wickham.

“O Lord, my God, you have dug down deep into my heart and no one knows me like you do. You have restored me to myself. Knowing my every move, when I wake and fall asleep and all between, you know my thoughts—all my secret thoughts—from wherever you are. I can keep nothing from you. And still you love me!
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You oversaw this project, the making of me, in confined darkness. Your sight is like no other sight. Who can see these things but you, Lord? You made me in secret, and ensured a mystery, and only you could be praised for creating me. You marvelled as you watched me take form, and you were aware of all my days at that very time. You saw me as an eternal creature before I was born.
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How incredibly heavy and glorious are your thoughts, my Covenant Lord. There are myriads more than I can count and I am perfectly unaware of even the beginnings of your mind. I do try to count them, because they are intriguingly intricate, but they are too many… and still, you hold me.
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Burrow into my soul, my God, and discern how I really feel; challenge me to the truth and know my actual thoughts. If there is any disgusting way about me, purge it from me I pray, and lead me forevermore on your holy path eternally.”

May this be our prayer as we come to the end of another year. Lord, you are the righteous judge, the One on the throne, the One above all and over all. You know everything about me more than I do myself. Mold me Lord into your image so that one day when I stand before your judgement seat, I will not be ashamed. I will not be confounded. I will boldly stand before my Heavenly Master who will say “Well done, my good and faithful servant”

Every day of your life, live as it would be your last…have the desire to hear the voice of the Master saying “Well Done”

“You have run the race and now you’re home, Welcome to the place where you belong
What will it be like when tears are washed away, And every broken thing will finally be made whole?
What will it be like when I come into Your glory, Standing in the presence of a love so beautiful?
I’m waiting my whole life for that day, I will live my life to hear You say

Well done, well done, My good and faithful one
Welcome to the place where you belong
Well done, well done, My beloved child”

The Righteous Judge, the Lord Jesus, should say “Well Done, Great Job, You made me proud my child…I am so happy with the life you lived.” Let this be our heart’s longing and desire.