Justice May Be Delayed, But Never Denied
“For the LORD is a God of justice.
Blessed are all who wait for Him!”
Isaiah 30:18
In a broken world, justice often feels elusive. Corruption thrives, the wicked prosper, and the righteous suffer. We may echo the psalmist’s cry: “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever?” (Psalm 13:1). But Scripture assures us: though justice may seem delayed, it is never denied.
One powerful example is the story of Joseph (Genesis 37–50). Sold into slavery by his brothers, falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife, and forgotten in prison, Joseph’s life appeared to spiral downward through wave after wave of injustice. Yet God was never absent. In His perfect timing, He raised Joseph from prison to the palace, making him second in command over Egypt. Years later, Joseph confronted his brothers not with vengeance, but with grace, saying, “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good” (Genesis 50:20). Justice came—not just in vindication, but in redemption.
The prophet Habakkuk questioned God’s silence in the face of evil, but God replied, “Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay” (Habakkuk 2:3). And Jesus promised that God hears the cries of His people: “Will not God bring about justice for His chosen ones, who cry out to Him day and night?” (Luke 18:7).
As C.S. Lewis said, “Though our feelings come and go, His love for us does not.” Likewise, though human justice may falter, God’s justice never fails.
Prayer:
Lord, when I face injustice, help me to wait on You. Strengthen my heart with hope, like Joseph, to trust that You see, You care, and You will act in Your perfect time. Amen.
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