This is from the meditation on a ruler, titled "Ruler: A Generous Measure":
“Measuring” happens in more ways than just counting inches and pounds.
We live in a society that is very competitive and, therefore, quite
judgmental. If we’re not judging others, their looks or their actions,
then we’re usually doing the same to ourselves, with even more
severity. But Jesus reminds us in Luke’s gospel not to judge at all, to
remember God’s wonderful and gracious generosity and then to act
similarly toward others."Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back" (Luke 6:37-38).
Generous and gracious God, help me to learn to “measure” with Your scale, to not spend my energies judging myself or others. Bless those who work with measures of all kinds every day; keep them fair and honest, especially with the poor. Help me to keep learning about and wondering at Your “countless” gifts to me. Amen.
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