YOUR CHEETOS WILL FIND YOU OUT
In Kershaw County South Carolina, deputies arrested a man thanks to a bag of Cheetos. Nineteen-year-old Austin Presler broke into the Cassatt Country Store and stole beer, cigarettes, and snack foods. But his tasty treats led to his downfall. As he exited the store, he opened a bag of stolen Cheetos. His trail of bright orange Cheetos crumbs led police to his front porch. He was arrested and charged with second degree burglary.
Numbers 32:23 states, “You may be sure that your sin will find you out.” Or in Mr. Presler’s case, “Your Cheetos will find you out.” Those of us who’ve lived long enough to make lots of mistakes can testify to this axiom. We might dodge our consequences a few times, but eventually our actions come around to bite us like a rabid dog. We’ve all learned this lesson in less-than-pleasant ways.
That’s really good news—even though it doesn’t always feel that way. In our world of injustice, we need to know righteousness wins in the end. If you’re unsure, read the last chapter of the Bible. Meanwhile, we wait for God to ultimately vindicate his goodness. But even in this life, eventually the deeds of evil-doers overtake them. Their “Cheetos” find them out.
How often do moms hear children whine, “That’s not fair”? Like little kids, we all pine over wrong-doing. Ever watch a show, where the bad guy gets away with horrific acts, and then goes unpunished? I’m tempted to throw the remote at the TV, and shout, “That’s not right!” Because deep within us, as image-bearers of God, we carry a longing for justice.
We need this reminder, because so many disturbing acts occur in our world. We can’t fix it, so we look to God to set things right—and He will. Evil people ultimately pay for their wrong-doing. Your sin (and your Cheetos) will find you out!
Ponder:
When have you found yourself in a situation where you thought you could get away with something, but the consequences caught up with you?
How does God’s promise that righteousness wins in the end offer you assurance in our world where injustice seems to prevail?
Pursue: For a deeper dive, study Proverbs 1:8-19.
“Almighty God, your laws are immutable. Please help me to live within your truth, and take comfort in your justice.”
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