Commit to Righteous Judgment – audio

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Have you ever wanted to set something straight? Perhaps someone has an impression of you that is distorted. Some things may be true, but others may not be. You feel that you need to prove yourself in some way, so everyone will know who you truly are. Then you pause and reflect: what would be the benefits, or what would be the consequences?

God already knows who we are. We prove it every day by our thoughts, words, and actions. When it comes to people, they may not know what we are thinking. They may not always hear what we say, and may not always see what we do. What would happen if we were to truly express what we think, say, and do? Would it help us or hurt us?

Consider what Jesus did when He was questioned by Pilate. Pilate asked Him, “’Are You the King of the Jews?’ He answered and said to Him, ‘It is as you say.’ And the chief priests accused Him of many things, but He answered nothing. Then Pilate asked Him again, saying, ‘Do you answer nothing? See how many things they testify against You!’ But Jesus still answered nothing, so that Pilate marveled (Mark 15:1-5).”

Why didn’t Jesus answer all the accusations against Him? How many of the accusations were true? Did Jesus really have to prove anything to anyone, other than what He already had? He certainly could have set the record straight right then and there, but He didn’t. He had a good reason. Peter says of Him “who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously (1 Peter 2:23).”

Jesus completely committed Himself to God. God judges with righteous judgment! Jesus did the will of God, and as a result will spend an eternity in Heaven (less the time to return to receive the faithful).

What about you?

Are you doing the will of God? How will God judge you? Are you committing yourself to Him who judges righteously?