Consequences By Diane Webb
Psalms 91: 8—"Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked."
You will see what happens to the wicked but it will not touch you because you belong to God. All around you the evil will receive their due. You will see with your own eyes the consequences of rejecting God. It will not affect you no matter how close it seems to get. Leave judgment to God and God alone. You do not have to concern yourself with the deeds or misdeeds of others. It is not up to you to seek justice or punishment for those who are wicked. You continue in the path of righteousness and let others accept the results of their choices. You are not responsible for what happens to others by their own decisions. You can be a witness and offer hope. You can share the good news of Jesus Christ. If they accept they accept if they reject they reject. Continue in your path and in your duties. Do not fear the consequences of other's actions. Everything is in God's control and in his hands. He knows what he is doing.
Dear Heavenly Father, help me remember it is not my place to judge others. Help me keep my eyes on the path you have chosen for me and the duties you would have me do. Help me discern the Holy Spirit as I go throughout my day so I will always know and obey your will. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Amen, Diane! What is so bad is that it seems like the above mentioned "habit" is as bad and as easily picked up as "gossip". Those two habits are picked up by us before we realize we are doing it. I constantly have to correct myself and remember those exact words you just spoke. I say things, then I go back over them in my mind and realize what I said and have to ask God for forgiveness. I am so glad we have a forgiving God. The thing is, when I say them, they don't sound like judgment, they sound like an observation, but really that is just a fancy word for judgment, I guess. Thank you for this post. I needed it.
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PJ
Thank you so much. Your comment really lifted my spirit on a day it was greatly needed.
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