The Just Judge

“Arise, O Lord, in Your anger; lift Yourself up

because of the rage of my enemies; rise up

for me to the judgment You have commanded!

So the congregation of the peoples shall surround

You; for their sakes, therefore, return on high.

The Lord shall judge the peoples; judge me,

O Lord, according to my righteousness, and

according to my integrity within me.

“Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to

an end, but establish the just; for the righteous

God tests the hearts and minds. My defense is

of God, who saves the upright in heart.”

     Psalm 7:6-10 (NKJV)

When we see wrongdoing or experience evil in this world, our hearts should cry out to God.  We cry for His justice that will bring an end to the wickedness.  We plead for Him to intervene and make things right.  However, vengeance is best left to the Lord. Our efforts, particularly when we’re angry, are usually not effective for "the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” (James 1:20, NKJV)  But we can trust that God will bring about the right result according to His plan and timing, for He is the just judge.

 When faced with wickedness and wrongdoing, we must guard against self-righteousness, thinking we’re pretty good by comparison. However, we have no basis to just point the finger at others.  For we all sin and come short of God’s holy standard.  Yet humble sinners who come to the cross of Christ find pardon. There we are established as just and upright in heart. 

But judgment will come to those who continue in their evil ways and reject God, so we can leave things in His hands.  Thank God that we are spared His wrath because of our faith in Christ. Praise God that He is our one defense and our righteousness.