- …and said to the judges, “Consider what you do, for you judge not for man but for the Lord. He is with you in giving judgment. 2 Chronicles 19:6 – The king while preparing those who would be judges among the people made sure they realized that when they judged they were doing it for more than just the man that was right in front of them but for God. They were serving God when they faithfully judged. Now I don’t know if there are any judges that read these, if though that’s you, then take this verse more literally! For everyone else, let’s feel free to swap the word “judge” with however you serve God. For you “clean the church” not for man but for the Lord. For you “lead a small group” not for man but for the Lord. For you witness, help others, lead worship, preach, youth minister, watch over the nursery, stay at home mom, teach, all not for man but for the Lord. When you serve you do it for the Lord so do it with everything you have. Do it faithfully, wholeheartedly, and with a joyous heart. When you remember who you’re actually doing all this for it helps with the high level of sacrifice often our serving takes. So remember you’re doing all you do for the Lord, one who faithfully, wholeheartedly, and joyously gave up all He had for us. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1533
- Now then, let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Be careful what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality or taking bribes. 2 Chronicles 19:7 – King Jehoshaphat is setting up leaders within his kingdom to rightly and faithfully handle all sorts of issues that may arise. In his giving direction to these leaders, he commands them to remember how God handles us and to handle those under them with such care. For in the Lord there is no injustice, but all things are justified. With the Lord there is no bribing taking place to win his affection and blessing, for nothing we c ould offer the Lord could earn us anything like that. Also with the Lord there is no favoritism, where you, because of who you are, are getting treated any differently than someone, who by worldly measures and standards, has less than you. We then are to handle others in the same way as the Lord and these judges. Wherever we see injustice, let’s shed light on this situation and seek to make things right. Whenever someone is trying to make excuses and cover their wrongs, we hold fast to what is right and don’t allow their influence to right their wrong. We will seek to show love and care for all people equally, no matter their class, race, backstory, or attitude. Because this is what God does, and what He would do in our shoes. Let’s dwell on how God would handle the situations we face in life and seek to mirror what we know from scripture He would do. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac -Daily DEVO 2608
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