Verse of the Day - Psalm 33:5

The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.
~ Psalm 33:5 (NIV)

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Wherever you see rightness and justice, there God is in the midst of it -- and although the daily headlines are full of the evil that men do, you will also see God's unfailing love if you choose to see it...

As believers in Jesus Christ, we are commissioned by God to exemplify and manifest His penchant for righteousness and justice, and to administer His love to those we meet. Are we part of the negative or positive headlines? Are we championing the cause for the things that please God, or please ourselves?

I think of people of old, who championed God's causes for righteousness and justice. William Wilberforce, a British abolitionist in the late 18th century, was one of those people, who stood up for God's causes, highlighted in the 2006 film, "Amazing Grace"...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6Cv5P9H9qU

Actually, I haven't seen this film yet, but after shedding tears just by watching the trailer, I plan on seeing it soon!

We all have the ability to stand up for God's ways, to fight sinful tendencies, and help others to see the godliness in choosing right actions and defending and promoting justice. It can be as simple as doing the right thing and returning incorrect change given by a cashier, or treating a waiter or waitress with courtesy and respect. It is looking at people as people, made by God, not as this color or that race. It is giving aid to all who have need, not just those who can repay. It is loving the way God loves us --

I challenge you to seek out the headlines today and see where God's righteousness, justice, and love are being seen through the actions of people -- whether they know it or not, they are championing God's causes. Let us be champions, too, for the things that God holds close to His heart, by being doers of what's right and just and loving.

Love,
Joelene