December 7, 2003 Communion Dedication - Baldwin Christian Church

Colossians 4:1

1. Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

When we look at each other, we just naturally make judgments based on appearance. Our vision is limited in this way, but our hearts are not. Our heavenly Father has vision that searches the the whole earth, looking for those hearts perfect (or committed) toward Him, to show himself strong in their behalf. When it comes to His judgments and wrath, or His show of grace and strength toward someone, He doesn't go by that person's appearance, by rank, by political power or persuasion, or by how many employees they might have. He looks upon the heart, and we should always thank Him for doing this. Because of His vision, His seeing the truth inside each and every one of our hearts, there can be no miscommunication with Him. He knows what you meant. He knows when you give, not looking for accolades, and He knows when you give, but hold back a little or give begrudgingly. God's vision gives us comfort and at the same time, reverent fear, for He understands us completely. If we are Christ's, then there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for we are all one in Christ Jesus. And if we be Christ's, then are we Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Our Master is in heaven, indeed watching what we do on the outside, but scrutinizing what we are on the inside, and He is waiting for us with our inheritance. Something greater than our minds can conceive. Something made possible for us through the gift that we remember now. As we make our way through this day, and through the days before us, let these words ring in our ears, "ye have a Master in heaven," and let our hearts overcome the judgments made by what we see.