Good Wednesday morning! Twelve people much like you and me are gathered together and told to listen as lawyers present evidence and argument. Witnesses are questioned on the stand and under oath. The twelve people agree the defendant is not guilty of murder. The outrage on the Internet and talk shows begins. We had a similar problem here in Sidney when a man was convicted, but not sent to prison some years ago. However, that was a conviction, the outrage may be well placed. In the big case yesterday the verdict came back as not guilty. In many cases it seems that the court of public opinion did not wait for a verdict from the court of law. That happens a lot too. At times, the court of public opinion could be correct. However, it is so hard to know the truth in this world. We may never know the truth about who committed many crimes, or if those convicted of some crimes were guilty at all. But, there is something that we do know. One day, God will bring his justice to the great white throne. Jesus will be there. And this time God's own justice will be given first priority.
Sorry, there is a bird convention going on outside at the pond. My thoughts are being drowned out.
Okay, on with the show. As we gather for the great judgment at the end, we may find out a lot of things that will be surprising. When the books are opened, a lot of secrets will no longer be secret. What we do know is that justice will triumph on that day. Crimes that may seem to go unpunished in this life will not escape God's judgment. On the other hand, I wonder that some who paid for crimes they did not commit with years of imprisonment may not be given justice as well. Justice may be best served in some cases by something other than a punishment. I don't know, that will be decided by God and He knows the truth in all cases.
With our knowledge of the many times when it seems that justice has been fooled, or set aside, or levied punishment on the wrong person in this world, it is a comfort to know that one day the One who knows all truth will make the decision and execute judgment. In the high-profile cases reported and discussed in our media, you and I may not agree with the verdicts handed down every time. One day one of us may serve on one of those juries and feel the pressure of a verdict that could end a life, or not, and cause the press to appear with a million questions afterward. Try to remember in the stress of the moment that Jesus sent you and me a counselor. The Spirit is there in us, and for us, at all times. We don't have to wait for the end times to call upon our Advocate either. Bring your cares and worries to Jesus now. Have to make a tough decision? Bring it to the one who knows all truth.
Have a day with our great and awesome God!
Bucky
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