John 5
Jesus said His judgment is just (verse 30) because He carries out the will of His Father, the One who sent Him and not His own will. To be open and completely honest I ask myself, how many times have I passed judgment on someone and the motive behind it is because of my own will? Do you want to know if your judgment is just then ask yourself who’s will are you satisfying? Do you sense pride after the fact in that you are not like them? Do you somehow feel better about yourself later after condemning others for not keeping the faith? Jesus had much to say about this type of person in chapter five, as a matter of fact His healing of the sick man seems to serve the purpose of introduction to this conversation and to make sure this happened Jesus appeared to the sick man a second time and it was then the healed turned Jesus over to His accusers. The reality of the whole thing is that Jesus was drawing a line in the sand – continue judging this way and you yourselves will be judged! But instead put on the mind of Christ seeking the Father’s will in all you do and say.
Lord, I’ve done plenty to keep me humble. Help me not to seek a crown when I’m doing well but to seek You first in all things. As much as I don’t like thinking of my own failures please remind me of them when I am tempted to choose pride for it is better to be wounded and rescued than die on the battlefield. You have purposed for each of us much more than judging one another, help us to get closer to that purpose each day as we seek You and fill us with your Holy Spirit so that our hearts and minds will be on the Heavenly not the earthly, amen.
