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Many years ago, I had the opportunity to serve as the foreman on the jury of a criminal

trial.

After many hours of deliberation, we found the defendant guilty and then returned to the

courtroom.

The judge asked me to read the decision in the punishment.

I turned to look the defendant in the eye and said, with the jury, find you guilty.

And with that judgment, he was handcuffed and taken from the courtroom.

I could tell from the look in his eyes that he was expecting that decision.

Later I wondered what the look would have been in his eyes had I said not guilty, or if

I said guilty, but someone else will serve your time.

Have you ever feared the looming threat of isolation or absolute judgment?

Well the essence of this meditation from Romans 8 is about being protected from judgment

and guarded against the fear of condemnation, relishing in the truth that when you belong

to Christ Jesus, you are no longer under God's judgment.

We will be together for about 15 minutes, but allow me to mine the time, instead center

now on your breathing and the presence of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy

Spirit, who have rescued you from judgment.

As you feel the weight of your body pressing you down even deeper, listen and respond as

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