Another Great Injustice

I got word of the death of our beloved prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley an hour after his death in Salt Lake City. I was surprised at my own response which was relief and gladness for him rather than the profound sadness I expected to feel. When I woke up this morning, I was anxious to see the Today Show. Surely they would cover this story as a major headline, right? After an hour passed with no mention of him, my eyes burned with tears and I couldn't help but feel the sting of the great injustice of politics, sports, Hollywood and a two-women theft spree stealing the headlines from a Prophet of God! Surely he doesn't mind. However, you know they know about it, but don't consider it important enough to mention it. If it were the Pope or Heath Ledger or even a mass murderer, news of his death would be covered at great length. He spoke for the God of us all and though I know the world could never do him justice, I find peace knowing that there was rejoicing in heaven upon his return. I imagine that had the Savior lived in our day, His passing would have elicited a similar response from the world. So, in a strange way, I find peace knowing that things aren't any different for the Lord's prophets and people today...at least there is some consistency! Justice is the Lord's and surely this amazing man in justified in heaven today.