I read an article earlier this year about how we are living in an increasingly blame-oriented society. And when shopping for a birthday gift for a friend recently, I saw a sign that said, “I didn’t say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you!” A recent project placed me right in the middle of this very issue. The project was several weeks behind, nothing seemed to be going in the right direction, and to make matters worse, blame, accusations, and deflections were hurled around with abandon. Psalm 57:2-3 says that the Lord is my vindicator:

I cry out to God Most High,
to God, Who vindicates me.
He sends from Heaven and saves me,
rebuking those who hotly pursue me —
God sends forth His love and His faithfulness.

I chose peace: not to fight, defend, reflect, deflect, protect myself, or enter the conflict. But the series of events still left me confused, asking God, “what’s going on?” And He was silent.

“Listen to the quiet when long periods of silence occur. Listen during the times of rest and times of waiting. Never quit and never get tired of listening for what the Spirit is saying, even when nothing is heard. Any time there is confusion, ask for clarification and wait for counsel. Listening for what the Spirit is saying leads to obedience, and that obedience can be developed the same as any art form. With every encounter whether pleasant or unpleasant, comfortable or uncomfortable, convenient or inconvenient, there is a divine purpose, and that purpose will eventually be revealed at the believer’s request. Asking for understanding brings revelation and revelation brings stability, balance and grace. [from The Road Home Is A Long Journey]

The project is over, and the individuals have moved on – likely doing the same things the same way, just like those who accused Jesus. Although the Lord has not revealed everything, I trust that He will in His time. I do know that I was expected to be the “Jesus” in this situation. By honoring God, His glory is surely revealed.