My husband and I have a good friend who is currently in jail after being falsely accused of things he did not do. Our friend is awaiting his trial and we anticipate that he will be found innocent and that justice will be served. However, as people who believe in God it is difficult to wrap your head around injustice or unfairness, big or small. Naturally, this got me thinking… We believe that God is in control but how can He leave an innocent man in jail? There is always so many debates that a conversation like this can take but the main thing I think of is what the enemy meant for harm God will turn for good – and I believe this truth with all of my heart!
But, there is another aspect to this. What if God allowed an innocent man to remain in jail for a time because He needed an "inside man"? Maybe God needed one of His own to be in a position to reach those that no one is reaching out to in an effective way. Maybe God trusted this child of His enough to allow him to be the one that is His "inside man" for a purpose beyond himself. Maybe an "inside man" is needed because no one else is going to the place that needs to see the love and compassion of God!
Think about this… Many go through difficult things that we cannot wrap our heads around. Maybe God is allowing something in your life because He needed you to reach those that otherwise would not be touched by His Love. Or, maybe you have been through something in your life that allows you to be someone with perspective that you would not have otherwise and now you are positioned to be the "inside man" that God needs to reach others! Never underestimate the effectiveness of the "inside man" that God puts into place.
Are you an "inside man" for Gods plan to reach others?
