I’ve been in a courtroom several times as an observer.

Honor for the judge was not optional for anyone. Show a lack of respect at your own peril. Beware of arguing with him. Tread softly.

People entering the courtroom know that. And are careful.

But another Judge is generally treated much more lightly.

“But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another” (Psalm 75:7).

I may not like His choices sometimes, but I must still honor Him.

I purpose to do so. I purpose not to argue with Him.

What He does is right and just.

Shall a mortal dare even mutter or mumble?

Posted: December 26

How’s this for a puzzling verse?

“A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees” (Psalm 74:5).

Huh?

Maybe it’s talking about the determination, courage, strength, and perseverance of a man willing to chop down a huge huge tree with a little axe.

Or maybe it’s talking about the futility and foolishness of it.

Or maybe it’s talking about a thicket of trees.

I don’t know.

But I do know I am challenged to tackle the opportunities and challenges God allows in my life with the tool(s) He has given me to use.

If all I have is an axe, then let me do my best with the axe.

And while I’m doing that, let me trust God to do what I cannot do.

Right now, it seems all I have is a butter knife.

Posted: December 26