Proverbs 28, February 28 and justice.

Good morning friends.
I read this verse this morning and wanted to share it with you all. Bear with me, even though this whole post is not very well articulated....just something I am thinking through right now.

"Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it fully."
Proverbs 28:5

Read within context, this verse is within a chapter that talks unceasingly about caring for the poor, not oppressing them, and fearing the Lord - being faithful to trust in the Lord's financial provision and care.
When I read this verse, I get this beautiful picture in my mind of a person being enlightened by the Lord... it is almost as if I, for instance, climb inside the Lord's heart and begin to feel my own heart beat in union with his. His thoughts become mine, his heartbeat becomes my own, and his feelings towards his people blossom within me, changing my view of the world around me completely 100%.
Although issues of justice can be seen in many different lights, and all in different contexts, in this case, I simply see a person who knows the Lord's heart and understands exactly what He feels for his people. Especially the people that are suffering, being oppressed, or not receiving the justice that they deserve. Maybe this justice is simply having food to eat that day. Don't all human being born into this world have a right to eat and keep themselves alive?

It's as if, when we ask the Lord for his heart in these matters of poverty and justice, he replaces the glasses covering our eyes with his heart, and all of the sudden, we can see and fully understand. We may not ever know why something like poverty and suffering is allowed to exist in the first place, but we will know the height, width, and depth of Christ's love for his people. We will know his heart for justice, and his compassion that he has for the poor and hurting.
But be careful what you ask for. Once you see, you wont be able to justify living without doing something about it. And this is what the Lord wants from us! He wants a compassionate church, a loving Bride, a family that makes sure that justice happens!

I will end this post with verse 14 of this chapter...
"Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble."

Fear the Lord, you his Saints!!!! Seek his heart, pursue justice, and love... love until your hearts burn and break with compassion towards His people...