Today we hear about protests and demonstrations regarding justice and equality. Emotions are strong, having been built up over centuries of injustice and inequality. Change is definitely required and long overdue.
But can we manufacture this kind of change? Are we, human beings on both sides of these issues, able to change our attitudes and behavior this radically? Can we will ourselves to justice and equality for all people? Is it simply a matter education and understanding?
Frankly, I don’t think so. I don’t believe that we can simply educate people and they will change at these basic levels. I believe that the change must come from inside each person.
Only God is perfectly just all the time. Only He can see the whole picture and knows the innermost thoughts of all people. Only He has a perfect love that casts out fear. Only He has loved us while we were yet His enemies. Only He would sacrifice His own Son so that we may live. Romans 5:8 says, “But God demostrates his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” In addition, His love for us is eternal, abounding and steadfast. Psalm 136:26 says, ” Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his lovingkindness is everlasting.” Go to God for real change and everlasting love. He won’t let you down.
Reluctant Retiree 