Verse of the Day - Psalm 9:16

The LORD is known by his justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands.
~ Psalm 9:16 (NIV)

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TV cop shows have been around almost as long as TV has been around. And more than ever, it seems, we can watch any number of crime shows: CSI:(choose your city), Law and Order: (choose your task force), Without a Trace, NCIS, Cold Case, Bones...not to mention real-life shows, such as Forensic Files and The First 48 Hours. I believe the reason we gravitate toward these shows is that God, the God who loves justice, gives us a sense of justice in our hearts. And He prompts men and women to seek and pursue justice through the criminal justice system on behalf of the oppressed and victimized -- even if they don't acknowledge God themselves. They are doing God's work when they work for justice! And as criminals have gotten more savvy, God has given forensics experts the savvy they need to combat complex evil. I am constantly amazed at what DNA evidence can accomplish to bring the covert into the open and criminals to justice. Okay, I admit it -- I'm a crime show-aholic. :-)

When anyone serves on the side of justice, they are serving God. If you know someone in the criminal justice system, thank them today for serving God by preserving justice. They might be surprised to know they are being used by God, especially if they don't know Him. If they don't, it might open up some great dialogue about God and His love for what's good and right, and about His love for them.

Evil is present in this world -- this we know. But justice is present also, and God will not be mocked: a man does reap what he sows (Galatians 6:7). Praise God for His justice, and thank Him for all He does to provide that justice, through dedicated people who fight tirelessly to preserve it.

Love,
Joelene