The Judge Of All The Earth

-March 1, 2023-

Good morning, happy Wednesday,

“Far be it from You to do such a thing as this, to slay the righteous with wicked, so that the righteous should be as the wicked; far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?”

(Genesis 18:25).

Yesterday, I appeared for jury duty and the judge in the case explained the law, the burden of proof, and the whole legal process. Some folks with hardships a were excused. He had to ask them questions and then ruled whether or not they were justified. Quite of a few people were excused. Those of us in the jury pool that remain must wait to see if we are chosen for the jury or are dismissed by either the prosecution or defense. My jury number is 2, so I am sitting in the jury box for now. I have never served on a jury, though I am willing. It is a civic duty, a heavy responsibility, and an great privilege as set forth in the Constitution and in the Bill of Rights. I take it very seriously.

It seems the judge in the case is very good. Certainly he is knowledgeable of the law, seems quite sincere and impartial. But as good, fair, just, and prudent he is, still he is human, mortal, and fallible. Judges make mistakes, like all professions, there are good ones and not so good ones. I would hope there are no bad ones. But there is One, our great God, who is the Judge of all the earth. He is perfect in His character, His ways, and His judgments. He rules over the universe and sits on His throne in heaven. One day, the Lord Jesus Christ will rule the world with a rod of iron.

The Father has given all rule, authority, and judgment to the Son. He is the Judge of all the earth. He has perfect knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. He sees all, hears all, and has keen discernment. He sees into the depths of our souls. He knows who is saved and who is unsaved. We are all sinners, but those who have received Christ are sinners saved by grace. Christ as Judge laid aside His royal and judicial robes and exchanged them for the garb of a servant, was numbered with the transgressors, treated like a common criminal, and bore our sins on the cross.

God offers a free salvation for all who repent of their sins, ask for forgiveness, believe that Christ died for them, and accepts Him as Lord and Savior. One day every person who is unsaved will stand before the Great White Throne and be judged, condemned, and banished to the lake of fire. For us as believers there is no condemnation, wrath, or judgment. Christ who died bore our sins, took away our guilt, and paid for them with His own precious blood. All our sins are under the blood.

Let us rejoice that we will stand and bow before Him as Lord and worship and praise Him forever. Thank God He is the Judge of all earth and He does right in all things. Justice aimed its blow and it fell on Christ not on us. A holy and righteous God is just and the justifier. We have been pardoned, forgiven, and clothed in white robes of righteousness.

Have a blessed and peaceful day in Jesus, for Jesus, and with Jesus. Stay safe and healthy.

Guilty sinners made guiltless by His grace and mercy,

Dean