Reflections on JusticeSample

Isaiah is an Old Testament prophet whose words point to Jesus. Hundreds of years earlier, Hannah said, ‘For the Lord is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed’ (1 Samuel 2:3). Hundreds of years later, Mary prophesied, ‘His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation’ (Luke 1:50).

Isaiah, Hannah, and Mary’s declarations of God’s justice come from completely different cultures, times, and contexts. But each points to the Christ who comes to bring peace and right order.

If someone broke into your home, you would turn things the ‘right way up again,’ seek justice, and then rebuild. In the same way, Jesus came to turn the world the ‘right way up again,’ bring justice, and invite us to rebuild the world together.

If you live out the transformative truth God has placed before you, your prophetic voice will join theirs.

Challenge: Ava DuVernay says, ‘To be an artist, you must imagine and create and world build. To be an activist, you must do the same.’ How could creativity be applied to help you overcome injustice?

Prayer: Jesus, make your creative intent clear in bringing hope to the world. Show me where to join you in rebuilding and renewing so we can be ‘the right way up’ again.