Never Look For Justice In This World

“Never look for justice in this world, but never cease to give it.” Looking for justice is actually a sign that we have been diverted from single-minded devotion to God. If we look for justice, we will only begin to complain and to indulge ourselves in discontent and self-pity, as if to say, “Why should I be treated like this?” “ Why are others treated like this?” If we are devoted to God, we understand that we are directed to treat others justly, but He alone justifies. This is one of God’s boundary markers for us. When we attempt to rescue others, or ourselves, we have taken on His battle to justify. Psalm 91:11 states; “For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” If we try to guard ourselves, we put our common sense on the throne and then attach God’s name to it. Instead of “not” leaning on our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6), we “do” lean to our own understanding and, therefore, we are not trusting God. He is “the guard” and only He can justify. Although we are to war through prayer for others and ourselves, not our arm, but His “arm will bring justice to the nations.” (Isaiah 51:5)

Father, please forgive us for crossing Your boundaries for us. Lord may we surrender outcomes and results to You alone. May we focus on “doing” your will and on leaving the outcomes to You. May we not be diverted by thoughts of justice and injustice, fair and unfair. You alone will justify. May we fix our eyes on You. May we walk in obedience by “doing” all that You direct us to do. May the outcomes rest with You. For your glory and in your name we pray…Amen

 (a few key lines taken from writings by Oswald Chambers)