Isaiah 58:2d (NKJV) — … They ask of Me the ordinances of justice; …
Isaiah 58:2d (NASB) — … They ask Me for just decisions ...
It’s a good thing to ask for God’s justice to be done. Righteous decisions are important. Problems can arise when what we think is God’s justice is not happening. I can be upset when I look for God to me on my side (which is always just ;-) ) and discover He’s on His own side. I get angry about something and believe I am righteous but discover I am not only angry but sinning in it. Even when I am right in looking to God for just decisions, am I interested for His sake or my own? When I ask for His just decisions, I need to be asking that His Name would be exalted in them. I need to seek justice for His glory.
God is righteous in all His ways and all His decisions. His Word is true and He never lies. The choice is before me to believe His Word or believe my circumstances. The choice is before me to walk by sight or walk by faith. I must trust Him — there is really no other choice. He has brought true justice to my heart in Christ. Jesus has called me to express the justice of the Cross to the world.
Lord, help me to know Your justice when I struggle to understand it. Jesus, I believe; help my unbelief. You are worthy to be trusted. Forgive me when I don’t trust You and Your justice. There is much in the world that seems unjust. I will not stop praying for Your justice. I know that for all, Justice will someday be served.
[Also meditate on: Deu. 32:1-4; Jos. 5:13-15; Rom. 12:19; Eph. 4:26; Jas. 1:19-20]
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