Revelation of the Word:

THEME: RIGHTEOUSNESS AND JUSTICE

Psalms 11:7 NIV

“For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.”

INSIGHT

-God is exalted in judgment and hallowed in righteousness (Isaiah 5:16). God is faithful and without iniquity, He is just and upright (Deuteronomy 32:4). God has shown us, what is good. He requires that we do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him (Micah 6:8). Since God has justified us by faith, we have peace with Him through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God (Romans 5:1-2), and we will see Him as He is when He comes again.

SUMMARY

Justice is not just an abstract concept but an active commitment to a course. It is a calling to live in a way that reflects the very character of God. The justice of God is a harmonious blend of righteousness, truth, mercy, and love. It reaches beyond punishment and reward, extending into the realm of restoration, fairness, and compassion. Justice that comes from God runs down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream (Amos 5:24). Righteousness and justice are the foundation of God’s throne; mercy and truth goes before His face (Psalms 89:14). God revealed His decision to destroy the nations of Sodom and Gomorrah to Abraham, for he was a righteous man and acted with justice to instruct his children in the same formula (Genesis 18:17-19). Abraham interceded on behalf of the two nations, and his nephew Lot together with his family were salvaged from destruction. Proverbs 16:12 reminds us that, It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, for a throne is established by righteousness. We have been called to commit our president and other leaders to prayer that they may hearken their hearts to the voice of God and follow His righteous judgements. Solomon was a wise ruler. He asked for understanding that he may lead the people in righteousness and justice and this matter pleased the Lord. His wisdom is demonstrated in the tale of the righteous decree he gave when two women were fighting over a living child. Then he ordered that the infant be slit into two, and the mom was discovered (1 Kings 3:16-27). God reveals the secret to obtain righteous and justice. When we commit our ways to God and trust in Him, He shall reveal our righteousness as a light and justice as the noonday (Psalms 37:5-6). The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment (John 16:8). He invites us to humble ourselves before Him and He will lift us up.

PRAYER

Dear Heavenly Father we come before You acknowledging Your sovereignty and Your boundless love for all creation. We recognize that You as the ultimate source of justice, the One who champions the cause of the oppressed, the needy, and the marginalized. We find hope and freedom in You Lord. Dear Lord Jesus, we pray that the our nation and the whole world will be filled with Your justice. May You awaken in us a profound longing for righteousness, equity, and fairness in our homes, communities, nations, and the world at large. May You fill us with Your Holy Spirit that we may always be instruments of Your justice, acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with You, our God. We believe that we shall be extremely fruitful since we abide in You and You in us. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives and we shall dwell in Your house forever. May the Lord bless You and keep You, may He shine His face upon You and be gracious to You. May He lift up You His countenance towards You and give You peace. Amen

Blessed Weekend

Further reading: Psalms 33:5, Isaiah 61:8-9

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