I am accused sometimes of being something of a cynic. This is funny because often I can be very optimistic. In any case I concede I can be guilty of being somewhat cynical.
In the light of some of the recent events, my reading of history especially in politics has been that it is all about avoiding full disclosure. Things will happen on a seismic scale but the real perpetrators will never be brought to justice. The real masterminds behind the activity will get away scot-free and the real answers behind events will forever be shrouded. This can be immensely frustrating and disenchanting who wants to get to the heart of the matter. It’s enough to get people believing in conspiracy theory.
For those who are on the quest for truth, a quest I engage in from time to time, it’s easy to get weary at the inevitable cover-ups and feeling that people are afraid of the truth. While we get up in arms a dramatic truth hits home – maybe we all cannot handle the truth. It happens for me when I think of the truth of my sinful nature and my capacity for evil. It’s easy to get up in arms about neglectful mothers, but what prevents anyone from being neglectful? it’s all well and good being horrified at those who commit traumatising crimes, but similar traumas are being done through gossip and proud, divisive behaviours. Maybe the reason why we are quick to criticise others and slow to confess our failings is that we cannot handle the truth. We can handle the truth of the brilliant things that we’re capable of, but we cannot handle the truth that people can be so evil. We cannot handle the truth that deep in the heart is where that capacity for evil resides.
Sanctimonious so-called christians are the worst, which is why Jesus exposed such people for who they are – and got killed for it. We will happily cover up, rationalise and attempt to justify any flaws we have, whilst lambasting others for less.
This makes the grace and mercy of God all the more outstanding. That He knows the truth and chooses to love us is amazing. That he knows the truth beyond the truth of my depravity – the truth that His love covers sins and makes me right in his sight establishing me as a part of His family and through me extends that opportunity to others is breath-taking, astonishing and worthy of adoration and praise.
I am fairly content with the truth of the matter that in a lot of cases, the truth will never be known. I am content that evil men will just keep on getting evil and that this must be until the end when God will have His justice. This does not stop the quest for truth and justice. It makes the quest all the more encompassed in mercy and compassion.
For His Name’s Sake
Shalom
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