Justice

The greatest joy on earth is when we see the light of God's love shine through in all that's right. It is so satisfying when truth wins out, is clearly visible and true justice becomes solidly recognized. The inner heart longs for it.

Things appear turbulent in our country right now. It seems that we are in a plainly visible conflict between good and evil. Good embraces all that is God and his wonderful love. Evil pushes fear and distorts how love is defined :

20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:20

People are confused and as they go about trying to establish a sense of their own righteousness, the water gets muddier. Frantic people seek control over what is going on around them.  Speaking out about 'racism' and 'canceling culture'.and 'virtue signaling' are instruments stirring the pot. 

21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! Isaiah 5:21

There is nothing new under the sun. These things that are happening now have gone on throughout the history of the world. People get trapped in a vise between saving the world and wanting our own way.  All through history race, culture, religion, political views and the desire for control and power have been the fuel for adverse human relationships and division.

Truth is beautiful and peaceful and helps us to become our best selves. Jesus Christ knew what satisfied his soul and that was carrying out God's plan for justification of every willing heart.

11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. Isaiah 53:11

When I hear about some 'got caught' story in the news, it makes me think everything is going to turn around and I watch and wait looking for truth to triumph. We don't instantly get the clearing and setting things the way they should be. Chaos and confusion continue to push away at our minds. In a perfect Godly world this would not happen, but we are not living in a perfect world:

Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. John 18:36        

Having things 'on earth as they are in heaven' is a prayer and occurs in an individual heart through peace and knowledge of the love of God.

God is our haven but that doesn't mean that we lock ourselves up and hide, or not speak the truth in love. The spirit of God that works in us helps us to see through the smoke and mirrors of evil and act accordingly. As we act, we then enjoy the satisfaction that lifts us up and out of the smog with genuine joy.