Black, White, and Brokenness

There it is. ANOTHER tragic news story. Someone was shot, someone was killed. Names, videos, and pictures flood our screens. We are all shocked and appalled at what our world is becoming.

And then it begins. The posts. The opinions. The hateful words flying. Somehow, the horrific death of a human has become a platform for peoples' personal agendas. Instead of joining together as mankind to mourn the loss of a life, we demonize whatever side we don't agree with and yell at each other through the internet.

When did we as Christians decide that this manner of conducting ourselves was glorifying to God? I mean, truly. What part about slander, snide comments, and judgements bring praise to the name of Jesus. We have gotten so caught up in the politics of life that we have forgotten when is important. A life has been lost. We don't know whether that soul is with Jesus or forever separated from Him in hell.

Friend, if that last statement doesn't just break your heart, I sincerely fear that your priorities have become very misconstrued. This is not a black versus white issue. This is not a guns versus control issue. This is not a Republican versus Democrat issue. This is a lost versus saved issue. People are dying and going to hell every single day and we are completely caught up in whether or not we should get to own a gun. Shame on us.

"Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also." -Matthew 5:39

We are not promised justice in this life. In fact, as believers, we are just about promised the opposite. But guess what the beauty in that is? The cross is injustice. If we were truly to fight for justice, there would not be a need for the cross. But because of glorious injustice, we get the opportunity for forever in the presence of Jesus. And that right there makes me confident that no matter what this world becomes, it is not my forever.

"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." -Matthew 5:10

Amen and Amen.

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