That's Not Fair

There are a lot of things in life that don't seem fair. We see wealthy people getting big bonuses, greedy businesses and industries taking advantage of people or causing terrible accidents because of negligence, and then there are people slaving away for minimum wage while trying to support a family. Some are killing others over various beliefs, criminals who get free counsel who then get off on some technicality, or the drunk driver with multiple arrests and no insurance, crashing into someone and killing them. Perhaps you buy a car that turns out to be a lemon. People and businesses sometimes break their promises. Others are abusing women, children and animals. There are always those who continue to do things to themselves and others that are harmful and yet they don't seem to care, then they expect someone else to pay for the damages or help them in the end.

Life goes on and many of these situations never seem to change. It is only by the grace of God that we all are able to breathe and live on planet earth. After all, what do we expect from a fallen race where most continue to live without a conscience or the fear of God; not to mention our own mistakes? Man will do whatever is in his heart and yet God seeks to find some good in each of his children, then adding more of His grace to it, until we recognize our need or how blessed we really are. He alone can change our hearts and make us perfect in his sight. And we should learn to have the same grace to view other people's errors in the same way God views ours.

We've all made foolish mistakes that not only effected us but others as well. Yet, God continues to work in each of us, as much as we allow him. It all takes time, some longer than others. What we may perceive as not being fair or right in someone else's situation may be the very same thoughts they think about our life. Yet, God still blesses each of us in his own way. (However, God does honor those who honor him more. It's called sowing and reaping; the more you give of yourself to him the more He shares with you.) God examines every person's heart and where their desires really are. He will reward and judge them in his own time and way. It's all part of his amazing grace.

Because of God's awesome love and grace he will refine and mold us to become pure and righteous vessels as we yield to the hands of "The Potter." He also plans to restore everything to the way he intended it to be. And it will be beautiful beyond description or beyond our imagination.

Jesus is Lord!

Jesus Christ is Lord over all; over the actions of governments, people and even satan. Over the good and bad, the rich and the poor, the weak and the strong, and over every religious belief, race and philosophical thought—LORD OVER ALL! His plan has been established from the beginning of time. God will rule and set the standard through his sons and daughters of righteousness. That rule is accomplished through his love and grace and justice. Yet, there will be those who feel that's not fair.

Life requires our willing participation. God does not force anyone to do what they don't want to do, but he does add incentive and sometimes pressures. You'll always have a free choice to go along with God's plan. Submission is still a requirement, yet God is also very patient with everyone.

Life or death is about making wise choices. God made commandments, because he knew what was best for mankind. His ways are for our good, to ignore or disobey them would only harm us and others in the long run. However, he also knows it is impossible for people to keep them all the time, that's why we live by his grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

Don't you see, the Heavenly Father really loves you and wants to protect you. He will do anything to help us understand that, even discipline us if necessary. However, if anyone still refuses to go along, in time there will be more sever consequences and the ultimate punishment is "death and hell"—life without God's presence. Some may feel that's not fair either. Yet, all along He gives each of us the freedom to make our own choices, but we can't choose the consequences of our wrong choices. He is a Just and Holy God, and His consequences are based on Just principles that are more than fair.

Note: God does not send anyone to hell. It's the end result for those who choose to continue to disregard God's ways because of their own stubbornness and beliefs; whether nurtured by parents, society or any other deceptive influences. But to say, "that's not fair," is incorrect. Remember, God gave us all a free choice. Just as He gave his Son Jesus Christ a free choice, to prove it.

It wasn't 'fair' that Jesus should have to die for all of our sins and yet that was the only way that the penalty for our sins could be paid. He died so we wouldn't have to. What if Jesus felt it wasn't fair, and refused the way of the cross? This world would have been in a real mess with no hope of salvation. However, Jesus believed you and I were worth dying for, and I'm glad he did. And if you chose to follow him, you too will be thankful, because serving God is much better than you could ever imagine.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that who ever believes in Him should not parish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)

"If my people, who our called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sins and heal their land." (2 Chron. 4:14)

"Choose for yourself this day whom you will serve." (Joshua 24:15)