Scripture
Isaiah 16:5 - A throne will be established in lovingkindness and a judge will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent of David; moreover, he will seek justice and be prompt in righteousness.
Isaiah 16:5 - A throne will be established in lovingkindness and a judge will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent of David; moreover, he will seek justice and be prompt in righteousness.
Observation
A representative of God's lovingkindness was to be given in the midst of judgment. God delegates authority, giving us responsibility to seek justice and righteousness for people in His Name. Such a person should be prompt in righteousness.
A representative of God's lovingkindness was to be given in the midst of judgment. God delegates authority, giving us responsibility to seek justice and righteousness for people in His Name. Such a person should be prompt in righteousness.
Application
I want to represent the Lord faithfully in everything. Though my intentions are good, I am not prompt.
I want to represent the Lord faithfully in everything. Though my intentions are good, I am not prompt.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, I hear the phrase "be prompt in righteousness" as a correction and command from You. Today I will look for opportunities to obey and act promptly.
Lord Jesus, I hear the phrase "be prompt in righteousness" as a correction and command from You. Today I will look for opportunities to obey and act promptly.
