The Jesus Bible Reading PlanНамуна

JUSTICE

The psalmist knew that the God he served is a God of justice. He is a “God who judges the earth” (v. 11). The judges on earth were ruling unjustly. They were merely humans but acting as if they had divine power (vv. 1 – 2). Yet, the psalmist prayed to God, asking him to provide justice for his people and for sudden judgment to come upon the unrighteous (vv. 9 – 11). The psalmist was confident in God and his mighty power to bring divine justice upon these evil judges. Jesus echoed the admonition to rule with justice when he spoke to the Pharisees. He scolded them because they had “neglected the more important matters of the law — justice, mercy and faithfulness” (Mt 23:23). In the end, Jesus Christ will judge the living and the dead (2Ti 4:1). God’s justice will be final and established forever. And the righteous, confident in their future reward (Ps 58:11), wait with great joy, recognizing that their Savior King has already won the victory (Rev 19:11 – 21).

Jesus, I am confident in you and your ability to bring divine justice. Help me to remember, as I watch the battles play out, that the war has already been won. Amen.