ditch the burden of injustice

Isaiah 61:8, NIV
For I, the LORD, love justice.

The third sneaky burden is an interesting one because it can be a good thing but also a deeply oppressive thing. It’s the burden of injustice. Let me explain.

There have been times in the last few months when I have been incandescent with rage at injustice I have witnessed; I have burned with anger at it. And although the biblical response is absolutely to stand for justice, and speak for those who don’t have a voice, I know if I want to tackle injustice I need to be powered by faith, not fury.

Jesus understands injustice, he experienced it first-hand. It makes sense to make him the first person we turn to when we’re carrying a burden to see justice done. Doing that positions us to put our trust in God’s promises to act and also to hear what he would have us do as his partners in the gospel.

This doesn't mean we stop caring, it just means we can receive the power we need to care well.

Let's pray
You word, Father, says righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. I ask that you would give justice and peace to all who have been cruelly and unfairly treated and who suffer because of the wrong attitudes and actions of others. Keep me from taking matters into my own hands and guide me to act as you would have me act. In Jesus' matchless name. Amen.