God Is Just
There are a lot of things that I believe to be unjust or unfair in this world, and there are times when I question why a good God would allow such injustice on the earth. But it’s in those times when I have to remind myself that God is good and He is just. He weeps right alongside those who mourn, those who are broken and hurting. God’s heart breaks for those who are in desperate need of Him.
With my limited human eyesight, I can tend to wonder what God’s plan is when the injustices of this world make themselves known. But I choose to believe that God is just.
Let’s reflect on a few passages from God’s Word:
God is just and fair.
Everything that God does is just. He is always fair. He rules and reigns with justice.
The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy;
they are established forever and ever,
to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
(Psalm 9:7-8)
God deals fairly with all of mankind.
There is no one better than another. God judges all mankind under the same standard of justice and righteous that He carries. He will execute justice on all mankind while seated on His throne in heaven.
But the Lord reigns forever,
executing judgment from his throne.
He will judge the world with justice
and rule the nations with fairness.
(Psalm 9:7-8)
The Lord is not in a hurry to execute justice.
God’s timing is different than ours. We get so impatient wanting to see justice on the earth and in our own lives. But God promises that justice will come. God is patient and loving toward mankind and desires that none would perish.
But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. (2 Peter 3:8-9)
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So true. I wish I have never struggled with the issue of justice but I have. It is hard to see such unjust acts happening and lives ruined in the process. But God is just and He always has a plan and a timetable – I need to remember to rest in that timetable when I am impatient. I also love the reminder that He weeps and mourns with the broken and hurting. As much as we love those around us who are victim to injustice, God loves them and those who committed the acts more than we ever could imagine. He desires justice and healing for both parties. Thanks for this – I needed it….
I love the verses intertwined throughout this. Your words encourage me to remember that God cares about our ache when life is confusing and seems unfair. Knowing that God is good and just is a promise I hold onto with hope. Thanks for making your way over to my blog and I am so encouraged by yours, Barbie. I’m looking forward to reading more!
Studying the Life Of Moses has revealed much to me on this very attribute of God. I appreciate you doing this series, Barbie. Much love to you. You’ve been in my thoughts. xoxo
I’m so thankful God is just. Often his timing is to give people opportunity to repent. It is part of his patience and long-suffering. Good thoughts to think on today!