Although the Bible tells me not to let my heart be troubled, last night I went to bed crying with a troubled heart. Was it because of the verdict? No. Was it because of the riot and looting? No. It had nothing to do with any of this. It had everything to do with the struggles of my own darkened heart.
The only reason I know the little that I know about this case is because of social media and the news that interrupted our show last night. I was watching Dancing with the Stars when the show was interrupted to give the verdict of Mike Brown's death. I listened, I heard the verdict, and thought nothing more until reading all the different post on social media this morning.
What do I think about it all? It doesn't really matter what I think. However, I did ask God to speak to me through this circumstance and through my Bible study today to show me what He thinks…
Today I studied Joshua 7. The story of a man whose actions affected more people than just himself. His nation and family suffered drastic consequences because of his disobedience. He underestimated God and didn't take God's commands seriously.
When I look at both tragedies, I don't see a hatred issue; I see a sin issue. I see two nations unwilling to turn from sin to follow God's heart whole-heartily. It's so much easier to point fingers then to address the darkness in our own heart. Unfortunately, we can only hide our sins for so long before they are exposed and addressed by God.
Better things are coming. I serve an all-knowing and all-powerful God that is everlasting LOVE. Only God knows what lies ahead. Where there is sin, there is hatred. Where there is hatred, there is racism. But where there is race, there is Christ. Taking on the sins of one race. His race. Each created in His own image. I am redeemed and headed to an eternal home with Him.
I choose not to see color. I see LOVE!
"I will not be with you anymore unless you destroy whatever among you is devoted to destruction." Joshua 7:12
"It is true! I have sinned against the Lord, the God of Israel. This is what I have done…" Joshua 7:20
"They are hidden in the ground inside my tent." Joshua 7:21
Dear Lord, show me what I have hidden in the depths of my own heart that brings destruction to me, my family, and my nation. My heart is saddened for this mother that has lost her son, but my heart is more saddened for our nation that is paving our path to destruction. I pray we will humble ourselves so we can hear your words. That we will eliminate the sins that hinders our love for one another. We want the better things you have for us. Amen.
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