Contemplative Bible Reading

Ezekial 18:25 (New International Version)

“Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ Hear, O house of Israel: Is my way unjust? Is it not your ways that are unjust?

The prophet Ezekial is trying to teach God’s people a lesson from God. The people complain because they do not like they way God judges things. Prior verses explain that if a wicked person turns to God, he is right. “That’s not fair! That’s not right!” complain the people. “The way of the Lord is not just!”

God, through Ezekial, replies, “Your ways are not just, mine are.”

This argument could go around in circles for thousands of years. This argument is a fundamental principle of Christianity – who is the judge?

We all have opinions. In the realm of eternity, God’s opinion is the one that counts. Many want to accept Jesus Christ as their savior. Many aren’t so anxious to accept Him as their Lord. That second part means accepting Jesus and God as the judge, the entity whose opinion counts.

God, thank you for your son, my savior. Grant me the humility to accept Him as my Lord as well.