From Our Daily Bread for Personal and Family Devotions on 9/17/11
Read: Prov. 1:1-9
“Hate evil, love good; establish justice in the gate” –Amos 5:15
"During the past 135 years of Major League Baseball, only 20 pitchers have thrown a perfect game. On June 2, 2010, Armando Galarraga of the Detroit Tigers would have been number 21 but an umpire’s mistake denied him what every pitcher dreams of. The video replay showed the truth. Even though the umpire later acknowledged his error and apologized to Galarraga, the call made on the field could not be changed.
Through it all, Galarraga remained calm, expressed sympathy for the umpire, and never criticized him. Armando’s refusal to retaliate amazed fans, players, and sportswriters alike.
If we insist on fair treatment for ourselves, we can become angry and frustrated. But when we embrace the Bible’s wisdom, we will seek the welfare of others. Proverbs calls us ‘to perceive the words of understanding, to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity’ Prov. 1:2-3.
Oswald Chambers said of our personal dealings with others, ‘Never look for justice, but never cease to give it; and never allow anything you meet with to sour your relationship to men through Jesus Christ.’
When we experience unfairness, it is our privilege and responsibility as followers of Christ to respond with honesty and integrity, doing what is right, just, and fair. –David McCasland
How others handle justice
May not be up to me;
But when I react to others,
I must show integrity. –Branon"
“The
mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of justice. The law
of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide.” Ps. 37:30 NKJV
“God will
strengthen you with his own great power so that you will not give up when
troubles come, but you will be patient. And you will joyfully give thanks to
the Father who has made you able to have a share in all that he has prepared
for his people in the kingdom of light.”
Col. 1:11-12 NCV
“God, who
has called you to share everything with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, is
faithful.” 1 Cor. 1:9 NCV
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People: Prayer Note # 7
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