Handcuffed
While driving the almost-empty Beach Boulevard in Ocean Springs, Ms early this morning, i came upon a scene normally witnessed on the tv program, “Cops”. Two officers were having to handcuff a young man ( that didn’t wanna be handcuffed ), who supposedly broke the law in some way or another. It wasn’t hard to hear the suspect cussing and vowing to sue the two officers who were just doing their jobs. Funny…I’ve never been handcuffed, taken to jail or even “whooped” for somethin i “didn’t” do. This episode brought to mind the words of our Lord …” Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there’s no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God” ( Romans 13:1 ). Evidently, that young man hadn’t recognized these words of God, hadn’t heard em or else he decided in his heart that those words didn’t apply to him. Either way, he wasn’t going to be leaving in the car he “came in” or rest his head on the pillow he woke up on … at least for a little while. Listen to what God has to say about it : “ Consequently, he who rebels AGAINST the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so WILL bring judgment on themselves” ( Romans 13:2 ). So…when we decide to run that red, go over the posted speed limits, talk back to our parents, run illegal tint, create undue noise pollution , disrespect our spouse, cheat on our taxes, talk bad about our president, etc; etc; etc;, we are in fact, REBELLING AGAINST GOD and subjecting ourselves to HIS judgement !😳😳😳!!! I don’t know about you, but this is a serious matter ! Being “judged” by God can ( and will ) have some serious consequences. His mercies are new every morning ( Lamentations 3:23 )… His grace is always sufficient ( 2 Corinthians12:9 )… He’s faithful to forgive us when we confess our sins, but He’s also “just”… He HAS to dole out discipline and punishment like any good daddy that loves his child ( Hebrews12:5-6 ). Have you noticed, if you “get away” with an infraction against authority, the more likely you’ll lose even more respect for it and continue to disobey it ? My parents knew i was a special case, therefore, they loved me and did not withhold the necessary discipline when the need arose. Like i said earlier, i can’t remember a single whoopin i didn’t deserve. If we’d all just obediently follow God’s commands, precepts and statutes…intent on glorifying Him and His name… we’d find life more enjoyable and beneficial. The tv show,”Cops” would probably have to go off the air due to its boring content 😄.