-January 15, 2024-
Good morning beloved, happy Monday,
“Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Execute true justice, show mercy and compassion everyone to his brother. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the alien or the poor. Let none of you plan evil in your heart against his brother.”
(Zechariah 7:9).
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. Dr. King worked his whole life to promote justice and equality for black people and all people. He was a man of justice and action. As believers in Christ we should be people of justice. There is no room for injustice, unfairness, prejudice, oppression, or discrimination.
The definition of justice is, “the quality of being just, impartial, or fair; the principle or ideal of just dealing or right action; conformity to this principle or ideal: righteousness.” It is not enough just to talk of justice, we must practice it always.
Justice is one of God’s attributes. He demonstrates justice to all people and hates injustice in any form. God cares for the needy, especially widows, orphans, strangers, and poor people. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. He showed mercy and compassion to the oppressed and afflicted. Job 34:4 says, “Let us choose justice for ourselves; Let us know among ourselves what is good.”
We teach our children to be fair and to share; to be unselfish and help others. We need to be good examples ourselves at home, school, work, church, or wherever we go. We have been made righteous through the blood of Christ. Living righteous lives is where the rubber meets the road.
The pledge to our flag says, “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the republic for which stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Let our justice go beyond just an ideal to a reality in our lives.
Have a blessed day celebrating and practicing justice. Stay safe and healthy.
Living like Jesus in all that the we do,
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 