A Just God and A Savior
A Just God and A Savior
Thus says The Lord God: My people do greatly err, for they believe that I have altogether become like them! Yet I am HOLY, and My words TRUE. For as it is written: My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.[1] When I consider, all creation is before Me; from the most minute detail to the greatest, nothing is hidden from My eyes; behold, the whole universe abides within My understanding. For I am LORD and GOD, Creator of Heaven and Earth.
How is it then, I have become unjust in your eyes? Shall My ways be questioned by you?! Are you upset because I speak to the few in the same manner I spoke to My people, Israel, in the wilderness? And who is Israel? Is he a home-born slave in your eyes?! For I tell you the truth, those of My Olive Tree are free. Only those who have gone astray are slaves, and only those who seek to uphold their own way remain bound. For you can only serve one master. Or have you forgotten My words and the Way which was set before you?
Therefore I shall treat the one, who has knowledge of the Way and pollutes it, as the multitudes who forsake it. For those who have seen must now walk in that which I have revealed. And if they refuse, then by their own choice have they chosen to walk through the valley, until they are broken - atop or beneath, all shall be broken. For I am The Lord, and I do not change!
For I tell you the truth, all paths lead
To the foot of My throne, all must stand
Before the judgment seat of Mashiach...
For there is no other God besides Me;
A just God and a Savior,
There is none besides Me...
Thus those who receive of Me are made worthy,
And shall walk with Me forever;
And those who remain void and reject
My gifts shall cease, broken off forever...
Says The Lord.
Isaiah 55:8-9
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Reflecting on the theme of a just God and a Savior opens a deep conversation about the balance between divine justice and mercy. As the article highlights, God's ways and thoughts vastly exceed human understanding, reminding us that faith often involves trust beyond what we can fully grasp. In my personal journey, recognizing that God's justice includes the freedom to choose one's path was liberating. The notion that those who stray are bound by their own choices, while those who embrace divine guidance are free, resonates deeply. It encourages accountability but also offers hope, since God's justice is tempered by His role as a Savior. The imagery of the Olive Tree, representing those who are free, serves as a powerful metaphor for spiritual liberation. It reminds me that while brokenness can come from crossing the valley of disobedience, redemption remains accessible through sincere acceptance of God's gifts. Moreover, the reference to standing before the judgment seat of Mashiach encourages a sober reflection on life choices. This perspective fosters a mindful approach to living in alignment with spiritual truths rather than solely human reasoning. Based on this, embracing the dual nature of God—as just and merciful—can transform how we view challenges and setbacks. Instead of seeing difficulties as mere punishment, they become opportunities for growth and realignment with a higher purpose. Ultimately, this reflection invites us to consider how faith impacts our freedom and accountability. It encourages humility and trust in the divine plan, knowing that while we can't fully comprehend God's ways, we can walk confidently in the grace and truth provided through His salvation.
