God’s Law of Fairness

“If you do not judge others, then you will not be judged. If you do not find others guilty, then you will not be found guilty. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good amount will be poured into your lap. It will be pressed down, shaken together, and running over. The same amount you give will be measured out to you.” (Luke 6:37-38)

The bottom line is not to judge others because it is not your part to do judgment; it is God’s. If you judge others, you will be judged by the same measure. If you find the wrong of others, others will also find the wrong of yours.

Live a just life. Keep your eyes open to God. When you’re about to judge others, halt! Remember not to overtake God’s role. God is the Judge of all, the Super Judge. He needs not us to judge other people.

After all, what are we? Humans. And how can a human judge another human? It is like a blind person guides another blind person. Won’t both be falling into the same hole?

And before we judge others, remember to judge ourselves first. It is always easier to point fingers at others, but not to us. Sounds easy to do, but it is not as easy as it seems. Sometimes people do self-reflection or “punish” one self not because they remember what God has said, but because of their own ego.

Sometimes one punishes one self because s/he doesn’t want to look bad.

Sometimes one punishes one self because s/he doesn’t want to be ashamed further.

Sometimes one punishes one self because s/he wants to draw attention and pity from others.

And very rarely one does self reflection to find out whether what s/he does is in accord with God’s will…

As we now know that we ought not to judge others, why don’t we just spread love and wisdom to our surrounding? As we all know, Love Conquers All. And as God said, give and you will be given; forgive and you will be forgiven - God’s fairness rule; love and you will be loved.

It takes proactive actions, not reactive. You do it first and you will get the same in return. IT IS NOT you wait to get it first and then you will do the same in return. Those who sow will reap the fruit.

Amen.

Praise Him at All Times because He is Good!

I will talk about the kind things the Lord has done.
I’ll praise him for everything he’s done for us.
He has done many good things for the nation of Israel.
That’s because he loves us and is very kind to us.

(Isaiah 63:7)

Sometimes (and quite often actually) I mourn or whine about my life.

Why people despise my kindness, God?
Why people are so mean around me?
Why is it everything I do always turn out not the way I want it to be?
Why I can’t do good in this thing even though I have been trying and working so hard and badly?

Why Lord?

Isn’t it easier for us to whine than to give thanks? And sometimes it’s even easier to whine even to our beloved God by reflecting all the above to Him:

Lord, why don’t you do anything to those who do bad to me?
Lord, what do you want from me? I did my best and it always fail!
Lord, are you really watching over me? So why do you give me an ugly life??

Lord, why? Why would You? Why did You? Why??

And we forget the essence…

The real essence of this life that God has given His best for us, and it is called SALVATION. And if we remember those nails on Jesus’ hands and feet, the torture on His way up to the Calvary, the stab into His abdomen…what else can we ask for from the Lord?

He gives us just more than enough.

And He didn’t stop there, believe me.

Try to have a quiet time of yourself and rewind all your days with a new Positive Eye Wear. I believe God has given you so much goodness in our life: from the smallest to the most gracious.

I remembered asking God for so many years long time ago when I couldn’t get into the school I really wanted to be at; and I was convinced it was the school for me. But whatever I did to get into the school, the path was just so closed to me. My family even approached and talked to the principal. Still I couldn’t get in there. So I went to another school.

At that time I was wondering heavily: “Why God? I believed I can serve You better if I was there. My faith in You will go stronger there! WHY?”

And so many years after I graduated from that school, I looked back and smiled. God is good. He definitely knows what He is doing in our life. I thought I knew what was best for me; but God knew better! In the “other school” I served Him very actively — which later on I found out I wouldn’t be able to do this in the other school due to the academic pressure that will leave me no time to minister. My talents were all used for Him in a lot of ways — I believe it wouldn’t happen either in the “Best School” for the same reason. And now I am convinced: I may know what I think is best for me; but He knows better! So why don’t I leave it to the Best Planner of all then?

After all, we are all His children; children of no ordinary parent. We are children of He who give birth to Love and Justice!

Don’t you think such a parent will always want the best for His children out of His love?

If a bird knows how to care and love its juniors, how much more our Heavenly Father would do the same to us?

Sometimes what happens may be hard, tough and weary. Just persevere, rely on Him, and be patient until the final outcome emerges. I have witnessed and will always believe that God’s plan is always the sweetest of all

So, in good and bad times, keep singing praises to the Lord, because He is good! And I will resonance to Isaiah:

I will talk about the kind things the Lord has done in me.
I’ll praise Him for everything He’s done for me.
He has done many good things for me.
That’s because He loves me and is very kind to me!

Is God’s Glorified or Disgraced through You?

What does it mean for you to be a Christian?

Literally, Christian stands for Christ’s follower. Following Christ means that we adore Him and try to think, do, and act like Him. Just like a little boy idolizing a superhero; the boy will act like flying or having a super power, wear the superhero’s costume, and also have the passion to achieve the superhero’s objective: beating the enemy and save the world.

This is exactly what we have to do as real Christians, so that we reflect God through our life – people can see God through us. Christ is full of love. He did not revenge to those who did bad to Him; instead He said grace to them and ask God to forgive them. Christ lived for one mission: to spread God’s words and save life. He gave all His lifetime for this. He speaks in wisdom and patience. He does not boast Himself. He forgives, He teaches, He accepts everyone without exception.

Are we like Him?

Are we calling ourselves Christians and act like what a Christian ought to be?

Or are we more like the Jews elders in the past to whom Paul said in Rome 2:17b-22:

“You boast about your special relationship with Him. You know what He wants; you know what is right because you have been taught His law. You are convinced that you are a guide for the blind and a light for people who are lost in darkness. You think you can instruct the ignorant and teach children the ways of God. For you are certain that God’s law gives you complete knowledge and truth.”

BUT!

If you teach others, why don’t you teach yourself? You tell others not to steal, but do you steal? You say it is wrong to commit adultery, but do you commit adultery? You condemn idolatry, but do you use items stolen from pagan temples?

I’m afraid many Christians nowadays take for granted God’s grace of salvation to them. They think once they have become a Christian they already get a “ticket” to go to Heaven. The rest? Just wait until the “train” comes to pick you up. Before the train comes, let’s just play around and get the most fun out of this world!

They deceive. They “steal”. They commit adultery. They dishonor the Temple of God. They kill. They …

How sad…

What if Jesus had a thought of getting the most fun out of this world before He got into the tough life of saving humans through humiliation and severe pains? After all, He knew He would be seized and ended on the cross. Not a pretty future picture and it would be humanly to seize His days with the most fun and entertaining He could get before getting into the “real business.”

But, what would happen if He did so?

I don’t even want to imagine…

I just want to thank God that Jesus is not one of us…

Christians, ARISE! You know who you are! You know what you have to do before that train comes picking you (or us) up!

The time is about to end, the field ripes, yet no workers!

Want to call yourself a Christian? Think and act like Christ! Do God’s wills, save life, act like Jesus so people can see God through you.

And let God at the end says to us:

“Good job. You have done your race and kept your faith. Come with me now and let Me give you Your crown of righteousness,” (2 Tim 4:7-8)

AND NOT

“Because of you the non-believers blaspheme My name! Away from me, all you evildoers!” (Rom 2:24; Luk 13:27)

God help us all to keep our faith and glorify Him. Amen.