Felony, Irony, and Armored A - wings:

So I know that it has been a while since I have last written. Life is good, but slightly cold right now for it is December in New Brunswick. This mornings happenings are worthy of writing though. That does not necessarily make them good.

In this morning’s chapel service, President Medders delivered a sermon on Matthew 5:38 - 42. In this passage, Jesus says:

“You have heard it said “Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.”

The irony of this situation is that during this great sermon on how to deal with people who are opposing you, a hand full of vehicle in the parking lot of the Nicholson Hall building were broken into. CD players, money, wallets, and the like were stolen. This is not the first time this has happened either.

Right now, my girlfriend is waiting with one of her friends of which her vehicle was broken into and her wallet was stolen. A comment at lunch was made that “grace only goes so far before my fists come into play.” I think my response was something along the lines of “His grace has been sufficient enough for me, why can’t it be for them too?”

It is odd to think that a truth spoken just earlier would be tested that very same moment. How will we as a campus reaction to these acts? Will the test prove that God’s grace is enough or will the feelings of anger and self - hurt cloud our judgment.

I know that I am feeling blessed right now because my vehicle was parked in that lot this morning and everything is as it should be in it. Praise God for an armored A - Wing (Astro Van).