trusting a God of justice.

Recently, I've found myself stuck in anger. 
Watching constant injustice circle around me has left me with bitterness. 
I find myself pleading with God on his path to justice. 
I know a lot of us feel like that sometimes. 
I also know when we do feel like that, it can feel like we are unable to fully trust the Lord. 
It feels like God doesn't get it. 
I could sit here and write a post on why that's wrong, but we all know that it's wrong. 
And I wouldn't be in any place to lecture you on why it's wrong because I do this constantly. 
I do know that there's one story in the bible that reminds me of this moment, and it's not what most people think. 
The night that Jesus was arrested, He and three of His disciples were in the garden. 
As the soldiers approached Jesus to arrest Him, Judas had identified Jesus by giving him a kiss. 
Right after this moment, Peter drew his sword and sliced one of the guards ears off.
It's easy to be so filled with anger and rage at the injustice we see in front of us much like Peter. 
I find myself wanting to be Peter in situations of injustice; draw my sword against the oppressors and engage in revenge. 
In this story, I am reminded that in situations of injustice that God is still just. 
I am reminded that earthly justice and Godly justice sometimes do not coincide; that the justice I want to ensue on Earth does not compare the justice God has prepared for us. 
I am also reminded that my salvation is not just. 
I am reminded that I do not deserve eternal life with the Father. 
I do not deserve the peace, joy, and love of God. 
I am reminded that the life I have in Jesus is an act of mercy. 
I am reminded that my salvation does not guarantee a perfect life, for if it were not for times of grief and sorrow, I would not know God as my Comforter. 
If it were not for times of trials, I would not know God as my Defender. 
If it were not for times of pain, I would not know God as my Healer. 
Sometimes it's as easy (and as difficult) as allowing myself to rest in the promises of the Lord
God is as just as He is merciful, and in believing that, I am weirdly at peace in times of injustice.