For me judgement has always been on the "back burner" of my thoughts and especially of my thoughts with God.
I did not like that word... judgement. I am naturally an encourager... always seeing the good... always seeing the pain that brought about evil and not keeping focus on the evil.. I am the one in the room who grieves at the end of the Superbowl for whatever team lost... it doesn't matter who it was. LOL I will always make the comment as everyone else is cheering "awe... I feel sorry for ______" lol. I am always desiring an opportunity for redemption hope and restoration, and there was no space for JUDGEMENT in that line of work.... LOL So understand that this podcast episode is one of obedience and where Holy Spirit had to ask me to do it. I am doing this in obedience and then reporting what I find... I hope you will enjoy it! AND as always please connect with me on your opinions of agreement or disagreement... I want to discuss them and make them available for others when applicable. Most of us are thinking very similar questions and thoughts when it comes to any subject... ok so lets get started. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ What is judgement:: Judgement ----- an opinion or estimate formed after consideration or deliberation; especially a formal or authoritative decision --- the mental ability to perceive and distinguish relationships; discernment to me... God's judgment in the old covenant was when He removed His grace that was holding back the CONSEQUENCES bc of a behavior of a city, nation, people group, individuals or family, etc. we see this very clearly through many of the stories in the old covenant... God gave many opportunities for people who were in the wrong to change their ways, obey, do what God was asking... He wanted even those who didn't want to believe in Him a way to change and obey... let's chat about some of these scriptures OLD COVENANT
Take a look at a few stories in the Bible: EGYPT TO DESERT TO PROMISE LAND even to people who were not "God's people" were given opportunity after opportunity to say YES to GOD and OBEY. They continued to choose not too until there was PAIN that changed their decisions. the mercy was lifted and the judgements came during each plague... BEFORE NOAH'S BOAT AND FLOOD God gave NOAH a way OUT OF DEATH of judgment bc of all the evil that was on the earth.. Noah found favor in God's sight... PROPHETS SHARING GODS WORD WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR REPENTANCE many prophets were sent to direct and encourage and redirect people from their wicked ways; many obeyed and change but some did not... they even turned to wild animals... Daniel 4 """24This is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree that the Most High has issued against my lord the king: 25You will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling will be with the beasts of the field. You will feed on grass like an ox and be drenched with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes. 26As for the command to leave the stump of the tree with its roots, your kingdom will be restored to you as soon as you acknowledge that Heaven rules. 27Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.” The Second Dream Fulfilled 28All this happened to King Nebuchadnezzar. 29Twelve months later, as he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon, 30the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built by the might of my power as a royal residence and for the glory of my majesty?” 31While the words were still in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven: “It is decreed to you, King Nebuchadnezzar, that the kingdom has departed from you. 32You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.” 33At that moment the sentence against Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled. He was driven away from mankind. He ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven, until his hair grew like the feathers of an eagle and his nails like the claws of a bird Nebuchadnezzar Restored 34But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation. 35All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’ ” 36At the same time my sanity was restored, my honor and splendor returned to me for the glory of my kingdom. My advisers and nobles sought me out, and I was restored to my throne, and surpassing greatness was added to me. 37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride. SODOM AND GAMORAH God went in and got His beloved Abraham's family members who chose to live there out before wiping the town out.... MERCY... NINAVA & THE FISH God sent the prophet to sinful people... so sinful the person, the prophet didn't even want to share with them the truth...the prophet wanted only judgement for them but God wanted mercy... and an opportunity to turn from their ways... NEW COVENANT
Jesus came to LOVE us into heaven, not JUDGE us into heaven. - Shawn Bolz
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To clarify as a teacher.... please know that every single episode, post or blog I share, may be what I think is correct now, but can change or be corrected by another that brings wiser counsel, (and I am always open o hearing) and the information will expand as I learn more and more about God and His ways... which for all of us, should be ever growing....
These posts are "rough drafts" as my main focus is the podcast recording. Now, lets jump in.... With this episode I am wanting to dive deeper into our personal stance, reaction and behavior to injustice.... REMEMBER, WE ONLY HAVE 2 COMMANDMENTS AND THEY ARE ROOTED IN LOVE. (MATT. 22:36-40)
Being a justice bearer....
Thanks again for listening or reading about this topic! I appreciate all that give their opinion and search out the truth with me! What does God's injustice look like?
Take a listen to our new podcast episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1aAaVhKFq7JnSwAOut4b3o?si=8mxpmg52RBCyKAtYnta1uw Continue reading for the notes and links discussed in the show. One neat fact is that these three work together in God's heart and we will cover these over these podcast episodes. JUSTICE ~ RIGHTEOUSNESS ~ JUDGEMENT "Bishop Garland Hunt states, "justice plus righteousness is the formula for injustice." I have to agree, that the justice we are to bring HAS to be within righteousness. Below are 8 points I think are things to take in to consideration when God invites us to partake in His justice in the earth. 1st - His judgement and justice is not REACTIVE, it is RESPONSIVE. With a focus TO BRING BACK CONNECTION. Since the beginning of creation, God has pursued all of human kind to have a relationship with Him. 2nd - Justice brings righteousness to REIGN... "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice." Proverbs 29:2 Let's read Isaiah 61:8-11
3rd - It is truth, not hearsay. He doesn't go off His own opinion to bring justice. He knows the hearts of man, we do not.
4th - God is the one who is to bring justice. We are to align with Him and His ways on any path we take for justice.
5th - HIS PURPOSE is REDEMPTION.
6th - It's about our heart in the new covenant...
7th - WHAT ABOUT THE LAW AND COMMANDMENTS....
SO HOW DO WE HAVE A PART IN BRINGING JUSTICE?
BE AWARE OF:
MANY are in need of JUSTICE. Land, all creation, past, present and future. All of creation groans for the sons and daughters of God to rise up and take their place in the world. A place of serving with love, justice, righteousness, peace and joy. This is our mandate, this is what God desires for ALL MANKIND. 1 CHRON 16:33, then the trees rejoice before the Lord because he is coming to judge the earth. Here is a prophetic word from Nate Johnson sent this month as well: "right now the Lord is CONFRONTING the demonic storms that we've experienced. This storm is a storm of justice and righteousness. It's the storm of psalms 2 - where the Lord laughs in the heavens and the thunderings of His justice and His righteousness reign down and routes the enemy. " - Nate Johnston 2023/Jan Remember the opposite of justice is oppression and the opposite of righteousness is a cry for help. If you feel the righteous anger rise up with in you for something, maybe you are to step up and do something about it... RIGHTEOUSLY. **This is not advice, only my opinion and thoughts :) ENJOY!*** Thanks for joining the podcast today! Click HERE to listen again.
Here are the points discussed in the chat. 1. GET UNDERSTANDING. If we are going to REIGN with Him, then we are to bring justice. When we are righteously giving justice, we need to start with UNDERSTANDING. Hear both sides. As with the story of Solomon with the 2 women claiming a baby as their own. He finally suggest the baby be sawed in two parts and be given to each. The true mom cried out and said "please no, just let her take the baby". He then knew who was the true momma. It's not always conventional wisdom, but ONLY God's true WISDOM that will get us through. AND with wisdom we are to GET understanding. Proverbs 4:5 2. The original intent to justice is because there is EVIL to eradicate. Revelation 12 speaks to us and brings insight on what rules evil in our world. We need to keep this at our forefront when dealing with an injustice. satan has a reign on the earth UNTIL we bring the Kingdom. Justice confronts the EVIL spurred on by our enemy, satan. 3, Definition of Justice: placing a punishment/consequence upon someone or something because of their actions or lack thereof; the quality of being just; fairness; the principle of moral rightness; decency; conformity to moral rightness in action or attitude; righteousness. The biggest challenge with JUSTICE is that the world may have a different STANDARD than we do in the Kingdom. This is where the "work" begins with us. 4. Anagram: Judgment Upon Society Til Internal Change Expressed It is an internal change of the heart that God is looking for. 5. What do many do when they ENCOUNTER an injustice? They release their own WHIP OF JUSTICE. - reaction without any self-control; abuse, control or manipulation overcoming another's personal will with harm - bringing actions upon someone, something or somewhere (geographical location) because of a person's actions or lack thereof WITHOUT the expected boundaries being communicated - giving justice wtih anger and NO HEART of EMPATHY or COMPASSION (Zechariah 7:9) The truth is, when we give out justice incorrectly, we end up creating the very injustice that we are retaliating against. 6. Justice is not there to CHANGE another person. This is coercion, control or manipulation. Justice is there to confront the evil brought forth. FINAL STATEMENT: Thank you for listening to the podcast. Take the time before our next conversation to "test" yourself in the space of JUSTICE. How do you feel with the word? Have you ever had injustice upon you? How have you handled an injustice to a loved one? Did you blame anyone? Did you steward justice well? How were your thoughts, beliefs, heart, pain, etc. of the situation you faced or watched another face? Until next time, REIGN with excellence and love! ~ Natasha Greer ~ **This is not advice, only my opinion and thoughts on every single episode it the REIGN podcast. :) ENJOY!*** |
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