Christmas Day! – Everything is brought into the light

I am pleased that today we have landed on this verse. At least I can make reference to Christmas without taking it too much out of context!

“Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.” (1 Corinthians 4 v 5)

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Isaiah 9:2

When God comes He always brings everything out from hiding and the motives of every heart is made plain. That happened at the first Christmas and it will happen at the last day.

The difference between God and man is that He judges the motives, what is unseen and He patiently waits to do so. In contrast to these Corinthian celebrity-chasers who judge what is seen and do so before life is over.

Life is not over and your judgment is not here, no matter what people have said to you this year! Today of all days, tell yourself, you can keep going; give God your heart and commit to living for Him not man.