INDIGNANT
Today's reading: Matthew 19-21

"When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant." Matthew 20:24 NLT

"The leading priests and the teachers of religious law saw these wonderful miracles and heard even the little children in the Temple shouting, Praise God for the Son of David. But they were indignant." Matthew 21:15 NLT

Indignant-the feeling or showing of anger because of something unjust or unworthy.

The disciples struggled with it.

The leading religious officials struggled with it.

I struggle with it--and that isn't something I've very proud of now that I've dived into the definition.

Indignant feelings only befalls a person who has determined in their heart to be the judge of matters, involving themselves and sometimes not. A person who determines justness or worthiness based on personal opinion, their view of the circumstances and any pain, discomfort or embarrassment caused them.

That's where I find myself convicted this morning.

Justice, mercy and worthiness are not mine to determine, delegate or designate. Those blessings can only come from God--and who am I to question where and to whom He doles them out?