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The ""Knower"
God is many different things. He's a Father, a Creator, a Shepherd, a Husband, a Healer, and a Provider. And each of these names highlights a certain aspect of His nature and character. As a Father, His compassion is expressed. As a Creator, His creativity is expressed. And it goes on and on.
There's another way in which He is known, and that's as the Just Judge who presides over earth. As such, another angle of His character is seen. Although the injustices and wrongs of this world may seem to go unpunished, God is the keeper of justice, and He will be faithful to execute it and uphold His righteousness.
It doesn't always seem like that, especially when we're personally affected by someone else's sin. Sometimes it appears that injustice will prevail. But in His own perfect timing, and according to His own perfect way, injustice will be brought into the light, tried, and judged. Nobody truly gets away with anything. One way or another, justice will be served. And this is one of the many ways God's incomparable character is expressed.
How? We all have a "knower" inside us that responds and resonates when we see the right thing happen. It's been placed there by God so we would have an internal witness that gives an "amen" to His standards for right and wrong (Romans 2:14-15). And when we see justice served, when God executes judgment, there's a connection that happens inside us. It puts us on God's wavelength and can even serve as a catalyst for a deep and intimate relationship with Him.
Lord, continue to reveal Yourself as a righteous and perfect Judge over all things, and deepen our understanding of your heart as you continue to do so.
What does this passage reveal to me about God?
What does this passage reveal to me about myself?
Based on this, what changes do I need to make?
What is my prayer for today?
God is many different things. He's a Father, a Creator, a Shepherd, a Husband, a Healer, and a Provider. And each of these names highlights a certain aspect of His nature and character. As a Father, His compassion is expressed. As a Creator, His creativity is expressed. And it goes on and on.
There's another way in which He is known, and that's as the Just Judge who presides over earth. As such, another angle of His character is seen. Although the injustices and wrongs of this world may seem to go unpunished, God is the keeper of justice, and He will be faithful to execute it and uphold His righteousness.
It doesn't always seem like that, especially when we're personally affected by someone else's sin. Sometimes it appears that injustice will prevail. But in His own perfect timing, and according to His own perfect way, injustice will be brought into the light, tried, and judged. Nobody truly gets away with anything. One way or another, justice will be served. And this is one of the many ways God's incomparable character is expressed.
How? We all have a "knower" inside us that responds and resonates when we see the right thing happen. It's been placed there by God so we would have an internal witness that gives an "amen" to His standards for right and wrong (Romans 2:14-15). And when we see justice served, when God executes judgment, there's a connection that happens inside us. It puts us on God's wavelength and can even serve as a catalyst for a deep and intimate relationship with Him.
Lord, continue to reveal Yourself as a righteous and perfect Judge over all things, and deepen our understanding of your heart as you continue to do so.
What does this passage reveal to me about God?
What does this passage reveal to me about myself?
Based on this, what changes do I need to make?
What is my prayer for today?
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Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, founded in 1985, has grown to be one of the largest churches in the country, and now has nine regional campuses in Florida in addition to the main campus in Fort Lauderdale. The church has established and now operates dozens of ministries to answer the needs for foster care, addiction recovery, and discipleship training. The church's mission is simply, "make disciples."
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