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The Judge that Knows Both Sides

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Have you ever been treated unfairly?  Something that you know you don't deserve...spouse, co-worker, family member...relationships are difficult.  No doubt about it. Did Jesus ever encounter people treating him unjustly?  What was his response... I Peter 2:23 "When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats." Well, that's nice-I'll just be a doormat and explode like a volcano in a few months from now. No, wait, there is more to this verse... ..."INSTEAD, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly." How do you do that?  For me it is quietly retreating and pouring out my heart and my side of the story to God.  Sometimes I feel His comfort and peace.  Sometimes I feel Him nudging me to go back and love some more.  And sometimes I feel his encouragement to speak a few words of truth, He helps me add the love that I would miss if I spoke those words on my own.  I am so glad I know this Judge per