Removing Our Robes
Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Matthew 7:1-2
There are many times in our lives when we look upon the world through a tarnished lens. Seeing through this lens dimly, we declare for ourselves the things that we deem holy and righteous. We spy from afar the sins of others. We are sure not to get too close so that we do not dirty the pure white robe that we wear for the world to see. We enjoy standing before the mirror and seeing how wonderful and crisp our robe's exterior remains. In our primping in the mirror, we are careful to keep the robe tied. We dare not open it up and look upon its interior, for what we fear most is seeing the stains of our own doing.
Christ urges us to change our judgmental attitudes. At some point in our lives, each one of us steps off the path God calls us to follow. Each one of us falls short of God's glory; and yet, God freely gives us the incredible gift of grace through salvation in Jesus Christ. With this amazing gift, God looks upon us in a new light.
God sees not the stains that once entrenched the interior of our robes, but a new creation made pure and holy through his son. God sees us through a clear lens, one that removes all distortions once present in our lives. We are called to remove the robes that attempt to cover our indiscretions and allow Christ to purify our hearts, minds and bodies. In doing so God will cast out our distorted vision that focused on judging others and show us a new world, a world of wonderment we may travel, which will give us the opportunity to share with others the same amazing love given to us by God.
Chris Driggers
Prayer: Dear God, help me to remove the things that hinder me from being in relationship with you.
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