Justice

By Trina Pockett
Stonecroft Divisional Field Director

“Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living.”—Amos 5:24

God loves justice. All throughout Scripture, we see God’s response to people who are being oppressed. He saves. He delivers. He heals.

God called Moses to action to lead the Israelites to freedom. He positioned Esther to speak up and a nation was preserved. He gave David strength and courage to defeat a giant. God sent His Son to rescue people.
Today, we read headlines about human trafficking, extreme poverty, suicide, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, depression, and child abandonment. These are injustices that break the heart of God.

God is calling out to His people. How will we respond?

Our first response should be prayer. We must acknowledge that these injustices are too big for us to carry alone. Only God’s power can rescue, heal, and transform this world. We get to engage in the process by first, turning our hearts to God, and pleading on behalf of other people. From there, He will direct us into action.

Let’s make this our prayer!

God, we pray for the leading of the Holy Spirit, healing for the oppressed, comfort for the brokenhearted, deliverance for those in bondage, courage for us to take action, and for a mighty flood of justice in our land. We give You all glory and honor. In your Son’s precious name, Amen.