Jesus At the Door

UV 3684/10000 Jesus at The Door Do not complain against one another, believers, so that you will not be judged (for it). Look! The Judge is standing right at the door. James 5 V 9 If we always think that Jesus, the Righteous Judge is at the door as we are speaking or doing something, it will keep us from speaking or doing what is off the mark in the eyes and hearing of the Lord. We should not judge our fellow brother or sister of a wrong when we ourselves are guilty of that wrong or something even greater. It is the prerogative of the Lord to judge and it does not lie in the domain of man. Of course, it does not include the professional acts that a judge, a police officer, a counsellor, a teacher needs to do on a regular basis as part of their professions. This uni-verse is applicable in our daily interactions and relationships at home and in the workplace. When the judge in a court is being ushered into the court, there is a respectful silence in the room. Everyone stands up out of reverence for the law. Everyone’s eyes and ears are focused on the judge. How much more should we revere the entrance of Jesus into our spaces! We should subject whatever we say about others to the filters of the wisdom of the Word. We should stop carping or blaming others about the ills or annoyances or hindrances we suffer in life. Joseph rightly said to his formerly conspiring brothers and later, guilty, nervous and fearful for their lives before the Judge Joseph, “ Can I take the place of God to judge you! You did it to harm me but God intended it for good, for the salvation of the house of Israel.” Another reason we should not judge others is that we know too little or not enough of the circumstances and motivations of others. If we are merciful and gracious to others in our lives, that same measure will be used by the Lord to measure us. The more generous and gracious we are to others, the Lord will expand His grace towards us. The spirit of appreciation instead of complaining and criticism should replace the critical spirit. The attitude of thanksgiving and cheerfulness should adorn our hearts and lips like a precious ornament. When we realize that Jesus and the presence of God is near to us, we will not say half the things we say or do. Instead, we will exude the joy, peace and other fruit of the spirit in all that we think, speak and do.