Judgement
A righteous sufferer
himself, Job describes many forms of injustice done to the vulnerable. He
acknowledges that the perpetrators, although they may be exalted for a little
while, will ultimately be judged; he asks God, however, why there is delay.
In Exodus, the forms of the
miracles and plagues chosen by God spell judgement against Egypt Nile
was worshipped as a god.
We read in Luke’s gospel
how Jesus prepares seventy-two disciples before sending them out. He warns that
there will be more severe consequences on judgement day for those who reject
Jesus despite hearing the gospel or seeing the miracles, compared to those who
hadn’t had the gospel of the kingdom preached to them. When they return with
joy following their experience of demons submitting to them in Jesus’ name,
Jesus tells them that he gave them the authority to overcome all the power of
the enemy. However, instead of rejoicing in spirits submitting to them he tells
them they should rather rejoice that their names are written in heaven, since
their salvation is more important.
Lord Jesus,
thank you that because of you our names are written in heaven and we don’t need
to fear judgement. Amen.
(homegroup member)