1Corinthians 4:3. “But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self.” MAN’S JUDGMENT. Men cannot see, it seems, beyond what they know. Men cannot realize the need unless they go To places before unknown, to fields where they did sow True and good seed; that fruit might fully grow From God’s great power and plan, thus, to show, That whatever men might judge and scheme to own: “HE THAT JUDGETH IS THE LORD!”
Far too often, because it doesn’t fit with what we think. And our plans and ideas are not with others, in full synch We make our condemnations, sometimes as fast as eyes can blink. And then we wonder why the work we do begins to sink Under the eyes and ears and mouths of folks who speak In rapid voices, tones of condemnation, till light will break – “HE THAT JUDGETH IS THE LORD!”
To spend long times in worthless self-justification; Can bring me down in work and mind in hopeless frustration. And it doesn’t accomplish a thing if I engage in condemnation Of myself or others – the call is higher; to holy adoration Of Him who sees and knows beyond the words of vindication; To where results and reasons all are revealed – His glorification. “HE THAT JUDGETH IS THE LORD.”
With eyes up-looked and hands full of worthy endeavor; The steward and the minister work always close together, To bring to Him who owns it all – God blessed forever – All that is His and He entrusted to us, to gather The increase, the substance, the lives that sin did scatter:
Into one holy group; the saints from Corinth or here – all that matters Is… “HE THAT JUDGETH IS THE LORD.”
“Omniscient God: Thy word clearly lets me know my limitations and boundaries. I do not want to step out of bounds. The Rule-Book is clear. I have no questions there. A problem is here though, Father: my mouth sometimes seems to open automatically when it should stay shut. I need Thy help to keep a door on my lips; for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, Amen.”