Fighting Injustice With Art and FaithNäide

From the Old Testament to the New Testament, the great story of God reveals that He is a God of justice.

Justice is an essential aspect of the nature and character of God. He rules with justice; His just nature is never separated from His faithful or loving character.

God wants us to persist in prayer, petitioning for justice. He willingly responds to our prayers. We must be persistent and have faith.

A vision of a world without injustice

See, the home of God is among mortals.
He will dwell with them;
they will be his peoples,
and God himself will be with them;
he will wipe every tear from their eyes.
Death will be no more;
mourning and crying and pain will be no more,
for the first things have passed away.
And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.”
~ Revelation 21:3-5, NRSV

Justice is the world aright – it is the upholding of the law and will of God. It is completely intertwined into God’s nature. It is what is right and righteous, and it is mercy, holiness, judgment.

It is not a catchphrase or a bandwagon to jump on, made popular in our times by celebrities and organizations. It comes from the heart of God and always has.

It ultimately is an alignment and agreement with God, who is love, and his original purpose for the world.

Because the kingdom is here and is coming, this is the way we must walk. It is the way we create and engage the world.

Action Point:

Take a moment to imagine the kingdom of God coming it its fullness. How does that future, inevitable reality inspire you today? Find a way to pull that reality into your day today, through a creative act or a loving gesture to someone in your life.