Zimmerman
appeared unnerved prior to the minute before hearing the verdict despite the
obvious weight of the matter. It was the
same expressionless look that viewers had seen during the course of the
trial. After the verdict was read, Zimmerman
gave a quick smile and extended his hand to his attorneys. However, many people suspect that a civil case will soon follow.
If one paid
attention to the active Facebook and Twitter posts following the conclusion of
the trial, one could quickly gather a feel for the pulse of the nation. Currently, there is anger and resentment
among a vast number of African-Americans.
Many white Americans have chosen to openly express their views as well;
some have done so with caution. On the
morning prior to the verdict, there was one elderly white gentleman who told me
that he knew with certainty that there would be a guilty verdict. “It has to be,” he had said. Surely, that gentleman was surprised with last
night’s ruling.
So, what’s
next for the great number of Americans who were angered by the not guilty
ruling in the Trayvon Martin case?
Certainly, there has to be a search for strength, a search for
understanding, and a search for comfort.
There was a victim here, and his name was Trayvon Martin. There are other victims as well; including
the parents and family members who have lost a son, a cousin, and a
friend. When there is a need for truth
and guidance, one can only look to God for resolution. “He will bring order to chaos,” an irritated
bystander said following the verdict. “He
will bring comfort to the unsettled.” Without
a doubt, he can bring strength to the remaining weakened.
Once again
America has been wounded; but, in the search for God’s guidance, we all can
become better citizens. We will indeed
be healed in due time.
So, what is
to come out of the killing of an innocent 17-year-old teenager named Trayvon
Martin? Well, if God is truly in our
midst then surely we will grow stronger from this unsuspecting tragedy. We simply need to seek out the real Truth, and
only then act according to how we are moved.
Because quite
frankly, the pulse of the nation tells me as much.
