Truth Be Told

Luke 12:2 "There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known"

Yesterday a large portion of our nation was outraged at the not so surprising footage of yet another police officer shooting and killing of an unarmed african american male. Where do I even begin? This seems to be a new media trend. I say "new MEDIA trend" because this has been an ongoing issue in african american communities for as long as I can remember; however, without the media coverage it's like it was never happening. I can assure you african american can tell you of at least one person they know who has been a victim of police brutality in some way (from verbal to physical to death). How could we have addressed this issue within our community when the source of correction is the source of the problem? How is that those who have been entrusted to Protect and Serve our communities are the ones we need protection from? Police officers are expected to enforce the law but somewhere along the way they've decided that they are above the law when the only person who is above it is God...the One who knows all, see's all, and controls all. Now, The initial story I read in regards to this situation was heart throbbing and the second one I read made me slightly angry and it's because they LIED as if the officer was a hero for killing yet another african american "villain". I'm not sure how your news outlets are set up but at least twice a week here in Houston I read about an officer involved shooting in which case the pursuant is killed. Many of those articles look like the second one I mentioned above. So, what is the actual truth? I guess we'll never know in most cases, but in this one the truth (the ugly truth) was told. It seems as though the only ones that are being protected by law enforcement are the members of law enforcement whom are public service employees paid mine and your taxes. Additionally, I'm curious as to how an honorable military 1st class patrolman can fear for his life when a taser is taken from him. How can we deem this as acceptable? Is there no other means of taking down a fleeing individual besides eight bullets? Every since George Zimmerman was acquitted for the death of Trayvon Martin I have found the phrase "I fear for my life" to be admissible for the shooting deaths of african american men. You're a police officer, so how is it that you're so easily fearful? It's not a case of fear it's a case of abusing your authority! Police carry a belt full of tools to aid in detaining those who resist arrest a gun should be the last resort. Not to mention this man was shot 5 times from behind and 8 shots were actually fired. How bazaar is that?

I say all of that to say this in today's post. The truth always prevails! With all that is going on around us and everything that tries to come against us just know that God sees it all. This (the earth) is not our home so justice may not always be served in our favor, but there is a judge higher than the ones we face in the courtroom. A Judge who doesn't need you to present any evidence or state what your version of the truth is because He was there and can bare witness Himself. Don't depend on the local police officers to protect you because God has that covered. Live Fearlessly and Faithful!

#FearlessFAITH #TruthBeTold #BlackMALELivesMatter