It's Just Not Fair!

What does it mean to be fair? It means to be just, honest, upright, honorable, and trustworthy.

How many times have we used those words? When someone mistreats us and blames us for what seems to be an injustice, we quickly react in frustration: "It's just not fair!”

Unfortunately, life is not fair. No matter how much we wish it were, it is not and never will be here on earth. Sometimes we spend a great deal of energy and expense trying to present our case of being treated unfairly. But I want to talk about how often we blame God about being unfair. 

If you and I believe in God, then aren't all the circumstances of our lives in God’s hands? And if all circumstances are in His control, does He not adjust those circumstances to work in our favor even though they appear to be working against us?

Really, even if our neighbor is suing us because we built a fence 2 inches over the property line, it is still a matter that God will take care of if we let Him. Remember "all circumstances" are in His control.

Then it begs these questions:  Why do we get angry? Why do we sometimes blame God for what's happening in our lives? Are we ready to say that God is not just? That God is not equitable, honest, upright, or honorable?  Do we believe He is not trustworthy? 

It boils down to what I've talked about before but bears repeating. How I respond to any and all the circumstances in life, fair or unfair, shows me what I think of God. Take the time to think about it.

Was Joseph treated fairly when his brothers sold him to the Egyptians? Was Daniel treated fairly when he was thrown into the den of lions? How about the 12 disciples? All but one died a martyr’s death.

 The time has come for us to realize that the most unfair things will be perpetrated against us. What we believe about God will make all the difference.

10/15/2016