Crazy Judge

"We have a crazy judge...no matter how innocent you are, you'll still be found guilty."

-Raising the Bar

Sometimes, in life, we get dealt with a crazy judge. You know...those hap-hazard people who are put in a position of authority in your life who have the power to literally change the whole course of your existence on nothing more than a whim. Now, I know the Bible speaks clearly about those in authority...God makes it clear that the authority was given by Him. So, for certain people to have so much power over the direction of your life, it can be frustrating. 

But because I know that God put those people in authority (whether it be the President of the United States, a teacher, a boss, etc.), I know that God will ultimately use whatever happens for my good and for His glory. I have to trust that He has a very good reason for allowing people like that into my life. 

In the Bible, Joseph finds himself the victim of his older jealous brothers...thrown in a pit, left for dead, sold into slavery, put into prison...and yet ultimately put in a position of great influence over Egypt (short version). Wow. Now all of that didn't happen overnight. Joseph was in a difficult place in his life for a long time. And he was a victim of horrible circumstances that his own family brought upon him! 

So, if you find yourself in a predicament of sorts with those who are put in authority over you, take heart. Seek God, use wisdom, and know that "God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28).