August 10, 2007

Good morning! Last night I created a web page! Okay, so it isn't available on the world wide web and only exists as a part of class, it is still a web page. I wonder this morning if the class will teach us what we really need to know. Hosting, registering the domain, protection from crackers, and all the other stuff that goes with having a real web page available to all. Probably not, but perhaps I can pick the teacher's brain a bit during class.

Last night I finished a movie (yes, during class!) and, as with so many movies, it was about injustice and revenge. The bad guy gloated in the movie about how there was really no justice, a twist on Psalms which speaks of how it seems like there is no justice for the wicked, but that the Lord will bring justice in his own time. David points out in some of his psalms that the wicked will scoff and say there is no justice, and that they will trust in their wealth and power. Of course in the movie, the hero gets to mete out revenge and call it justice.

However, we are told by Jesus to love our enemies and do good to those who hate us. Yes, we may be treated unfairly or even worse in this world, look at what happened to our Lord. Vengeance is one of the things that has been forbidden by the Lord since earliest times. Praise the Lord that justice will arrive for the wicked and even more that mercy is available to all who deserve that justice but believe on the Lord Jesus. Does that mean all the evildoers can get off the hook? Well, in a way, yes. For all of us were born in sin and we can receive the forgiveness that is available in Christ Jesus. The Bible does tell us there will be those who scoff all the way into their graves, and there will be no mercy for those who do not believe in Jesus. It will be a sad day for many when the justice of the Lord arrives for them.

Let's not end on a sad note! The mercy and grace of our Lord is freely available to all, and many have chosen to believe. The body of Christ is numerous, diverse, and wonderful to behold. The love of Christ-ones, followers of the way, is powerful and centered on the one who can save, Jesus. No, the world is not all dark; the bright lights of belief in Jesus shine in the darkness for all to see that will. No matter where you work or live, your light is a blessing to those of us who will see, hold that light aloft and give glory to God the Father.

In Jesus love,

Bucky