I got a fairly official piece of paper in the mail today. When I opened it up, it was official: I am summoned for jury duty!
A week long jury duty. Let that one sink in: week long.
I can’t bring my cell phone.
I can’t bring any electronic equipment.
And, no concealed weapons or knives. (That one is painful.)
I love America. I may not love everything happening in America, but truly it still is the greatest country in the world. And I’m grateful to God that I live here.
I do love especially my freedom of speech, so here goes…. I really don’t like jury duty.
I have never actually been picked to sit on a jury, but I have gone every time I was called. I have been questioned by the attorneys, but was not selected.
I was just fine with that.
However, I have always wondered what would happen if I was selected to be on a jury? Could I sit there and potentially sentence someone to a life in prison?
I honestly don’t know. And, so I hope when I call that number listed on my official letter they will have settled whatever the case is out of court and my services aren’t required.
This official piece of paper has made me stop and think. At the top, by the official seal, it says “The US Constitution guarantees all people the right to trial by an impartial jury.” It does say that and so I will go if I’m asked to serve.
Micah 6:8 in The Bible says to “Seek justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.” This is going to be my reminder if I am called to serve. It should be my call to serve every day, not just when I’m on a jury.