Injustice

Last night in the youth group, we talked about baggage.  Not the kind we carry with us on vacation, but the emotional baggage that burdens us down every day - the burden of being scorned, wronged, abused, hurt or mistreated by our friends, family or fellow man.  Some of us have the chemical makeup to strike back immediately, but if you are like me, when someone has wronged you, it is easy not to say anything at all and let the pain stay with you until it builds into a festering wound that threatens to destroy.  Either way, no good comes of the situation.  Something needs to be done by someone to make everything right again.    

Last night was a breakthrough for many in class.  In a world so full of “just wait, they’ll see”, I’ll get them”, and “I am going to make them wish they had never messed with me!’ we came to the Biblical conclusion that we are not to avenge the injustices committed against us in the world.  That is God’s business.

He is the one in control.

He knows the hearts and minds of everyone.

He sees the good and the bad.  

We don’t and we can’t.

Isn’t it great to know that Someone more powerful, insightful, loving and forgiving is in control of you and me.  Let’s give all of it over to Him.  He can handle it so much better.