Black Women Have It Going On

A Recap of Thursday’s Post
After reflecting on yesterday’s post about the “Marble Christian,” I’ve come to a hard conclusion: Lee was a deeply conflicted man. It seems the only thing that truly scared him was the thought of spending eternity in Hell, yet he accepted the hero’s mantle while presiding over unthinkable cruelty.

There is a deep, almost “comical” irony in how the war ended. The South didn’t just lose to a faceless Union army; they were defeated by an army that included their own bi-racial nephews, siblings, and cousins. Because slave owners had spent generations “increasing their stock” through the exploitation of enslaved women, the very families they created became the instruments of their defeat.

The Jonah Moment: Humiliation Without Repentance
Lee’s surrender wasn’t just a military loss; it was a point of deep spiritual humiliation. Like Jonah, who sat in bitterness even after God showed mercy to Nineveh, Lee spent his final years trying to mend bridges between Northern and Southern whites, but he could never quite celebrate the freedom of the enslaved. He could reconcile with his former enemies, but he couldn’t reconcile with the humanity of those he once owned.

This brings us to our final question: Is “peace” without “justice” a true Christian reconciliation?

The Answer: Peace is a Gift, Not a Policy
True Christian reconciliation comes from God alone. We see it all the time—a family watches a criminal receive the death penalty, yet even after “justice” is served, they still have no peace. This is because human justice cannot heal a broken soul; only God can.

Lee’s inability to truly help the newly freed men and women—to see them as brothers and sisters in Christ—proves that he wasn’t truly sorry for the institution he upheld. He wanted a “peace” that allowed him to keep his dignity without having to face his depravity. But real peace requires us to face the truth, ask for forgiveness, and do what is right.

The Scripture

Jeremiah 6:14 (KJV)
“They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.”

The Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You that You are a God of True Peace. Lord, keep us from seeking a “peace” that is just a cover-up for injustice. Forgive us for the times we have tried to reconcile with the world while refusing to repent for the harm we’ve caused. Break our hearts for what breaks Yours. Give us the courage to not only surrender our “swords” but to surrender our pride. May our lives reflect a reconciliation that is built on Your truth and Your mercy. Amen.

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