Righteous Judgment

Scorched With Fire And Great Heat (Revelation 16:8-9)

Ken

Scorching with fire and great heat, the Fourth Vial Judgment is poured out on the sun. “And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire. And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give Him glory” (Revelation 16:8-9 KJV). Humanity, like Nebuchadnezzar, when he was chastened for his sins, was tormented for a season, then repented (Daniel 4), may still repent; but, at this point, they still “blasphemed the name of God” (Revelation 16:9) and repented not. If we wonder how much something is worth, apocalyptic judgments such as this answer that question. Solar flares, which typically release the energy equivalent of millions of 100-megaton hydrogen bombs exploding simultaneously, do not force the rebels to repent, but only entrench themselves against the Almighty. What will the LORD do? “Therefore hath He mercy on whom He will have mercy, and whom He will He hardeneth.” (Romans 9:18). Remember, God is not required to have mercy on rebels. It is entirely up to Him. His judgments will further harden those, who will be hardened, but they will harvest those, who will be harvested. “33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways past finding out! 34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been His counsellor? 35 Or who hath first given to Him, and it shall be recompensed unto Him again? 36 For of Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen” (11:33-36). Before all these judgments fall upon this earth, we ought carefully to consider our understanding and attitude about God’s actions, for either we agree with His actions and sanction His conduct, or we are puzzled by His judgments and mystified by His actions. Do we stand with Jehoshaphat and pray, “O our God, wilt Thou not judge them?” (2Chronicles 20:12)? Do we unite with those “under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held” (Revelation 6:9), and cry out in prayer, “Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are Thy judgments” (16:7)? Do we give God our understanding, voice, agreement, sanction, and the prayer necessary for Jesus to return, God to fulfill His judgments, His Millennial Kingdom to come, and Eden to be restored? 

Father, truly You are to be justified for all Your actions. Enlarge our understanding that we may give You greater sanction to fulfill all Your prophecies. Overcome our ignorance and prejudice that we might come before the Courts of Heaven and be numbered among those who are friends of the Court. May we voice our agreement with Your judgments. And, may Your judgments produce a harvest worthy of Your Son’s sacrifice. We pray particularly that You would fulfil Your covenant that all Israel shall be saved. Return quickly, Lord Jesus. Amen and amen. 

Judge Righteous Judgment (Part 3)

Ken

Your judgments or discernments are important to the Courts of Heaven. God records it in your unique book in Heaven. “Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in Thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them” (Psalm 139:16 KJV). Right in the corner where you are, you have been given the right to put forth your case before the Almighty judging “all things” (1Corinthians 2:15). It may not seem important to others, but your opinion about all things spiritual is regarded by the Judge of All the Earth. When you investigate His Word and make application of it to every aspect of your existence, then you truly are living by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. Only the Spirit of Christ can work this in us. This is life, and that is abundance!

Judge Righteous Judgment (Part 2)

Ken

“He that is spiritual judgeth [Greek, anakrinō, called to account] all things, yet he himself is judged [Greek, anakrinō] of no man” (1Corinthians 2:15 KJV). Why is the spiritual man, who judges all things, not judged by any man? In context, the previous verse stated, “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned [Greek, anakrinō]” (2:14). Natural man without the Spirit is unable to spiritually discern or judge righteously, so then, the spiritual man cannot be spiritually discerned or judged by the natural man. Spiritual snobbery? No. The judgment of the Highest Court is our rulings are not overruled. Most High God and Judge, we petition You to establish Your judgments, verdicts, and decisions here below, just as Your judgments rule in Heaven. Amen and amen. 

Judge Righteous Judgment (Part 1)

Ken

“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24 KJV). The Kingdom of God is not the absence of judging, but the presence of judging “righteous judgment” (7:24). If the adversary can persuade us Christ’s words, “Judge not, that ye be not judged” (Matthew 7:1), meant we should never have an opinion, much less voice it, about anyone else’s actions, then how can you “see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye” (Matthew 7:5)? How do we dare differentiate between the “holy” (7:6) and the “dogs” (7:6), the “pearls” (7:6) and the “swine” (7:6)? The Judge of All the Earth (Genesis 18:25) desires all of His children to be righteous judges as He is, for then we enter most earnestly into heart sympathy with Him. LORD, may Your people be as You are, holy and righteous always abounding in Your work. Amen.