Judgment is Initiated By You
“Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.” Matthew 7:3-5 (ESV)
This year Rosh Hashanah 2013 begins in the evening of Wednesday, September 4 and ends in the evening of Friday, September 6. This time is known as “The Day of Awe”; a time that begins a period of judgment and repentance. Without getting into too much detail; this day marks the beginning of the Hebraic New Year (the year 5774). Rosh Hashanah is a jubilant celebration that ushers in a solemn period which endures for ten day and ends with the celebration known of Yon Kippur (the day of atonement).
Now, although we may not observe all of the rituals which are involved with the celebrating of Rosh Hashanah; we can most certainty come into alignment with the observance of “a time of reflecting”, and of seeking the face of God for areas in our lives where we are still not totally surrendered to Him. Let’s also use this time period during the next ten days to seek God for new directives, new ideas and new connections.
The Hebraic Year 5774 (Ayin Dalet) has been said by many to convey a season of divine access; a season to “See the open Door to YOUR New Springs”.
So since the door has been opened, and divine access has been granted – you must now only initiate a time to judge yourself. Examine your motives, your actions and your sincere thoughts. Judge your ambitions. Judge your heartfelt concerns with regards to your family, your neighborhood, your state, your country and the world.
It’s great to THINK outside of the box. However, now is the time to permit our actions to come into alignment with our thinking and begin to develop an “out of the box” relationship with the Lord. He desires to do the “greater” through us; however we must begin to execute a plan of judgment on ourselves that will uproot and eliminate all of the unnecessary baggage in our lives.
Lastly remember God institutes judgment not condemnation! His judgment is always motivated by His unconditional love and is expressed only in an attempt to enlighten us of our short comings; and to push us to our next place in Him. So see the open door to your new springs and judge yourself…. to free yourself…. that you may walk therein.
“However, as it is written: "What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived" -- the things God has prepared for those who love him.” I Corinthians 2:9
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