"Never look for justice in this world, but never cease to give it. If we look for justice, we will begin to grouse and to indulge in the discontent of self-pity - Why should I be treated like this? If we are devoted to Jesus Christ we have nothing to do with what we meet, whether it is just or unjust"
We should never expect justice from the world, since the world is not inclined to give justice to anyone. If we focus on the injustice of the world, we show distrust in our maker. However, if we live our lives seeking God's will, we have no say over where we end up, or in what circumstances. We can just trust that we are exactly where God wants and plans for us to be - as long as we are seeking His will. This may mean we have less things than someone else, and that there are struggles in our lives.
The great thing is, God gives exceedingly abundantly above what we could think to ask. ("...to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine." Eph 3:20 NIV) I've got a pretty good imagination, so that is pretty impressive! I guess we just need to adjust our focus daily to what God desires for us versus what we desire in our human nature for ourselves.
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Interesting quote and a reminder of what a happy tragedy it is to be part of a kingdom that is still unfolding. It's a constant source of hope and encouragement, and a constant sense of disappointment and sadness. The tragedy is even more wonderful when I'm reminded, in my human disappointment with the world, of the depth of sadness God must experience knowing that we're not fully in his will and how much he loves me to try and bring me into his will anyway, knowing my salvation won't be fully worked out in my lifetime. Through and because of the world's brokenness, I'm able to glimpse God's fullness, in a way and with a longing that wouldn't be as poignant if not for the contrast between the two. Injustice makes me long for justice; God uses even the brokenness of the world to reveal his glory.
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