Old news

I read some old news today, it went like this:- "If you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things; for one official is eyed by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still." It's old news that there are levels of authority. We do well to bear it in mind though, that there is One who is supreme and sees all. This helps us have a view that transcends the here and now. It gives us hope too because there is One who is completely even handed, whatever those in authority in the here and now appear to be. The same reporter had earlier written, "Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few." There is One aove all others who is righteous and who will do what is right. We can appeal to Him, first for ourselves and then on behalf of others when we see injustice. This time of year we remember the angels' message as the birth of Jesus Christ was being announced, "Peace on earth and goodwill toward men." So we ask for peace and goodwill for our own lives and for those who suffer injustice. It's not all bad news.