Fed

Олексій • 3 years назад

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for the truth, for they will be fed.” — Matthew 5:6

The gruesome assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. occurred at the height of the American civil rights movement in the 1960s. However, only four days later, his widow, Coretta Scott King, bravely led a peaceful protest march in his place. Coretta was a staunch defender of justice and was a well-known activist.

The Lord Jesus said: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for the truth, for they will be fed” (Mt. 5:6). One day God will come to do justice and restore justice, and in the meantime we have the opportunity to participate in spreading God’s justice on earth, as Coretta did. In the 58th chapter of the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, a vivid picture is drawn of what God calls His people to do: “Untie the shackles of ungodliness… let the oppressed go free… break bread to the hungry… bring the destitute into the house… cover the [naked]… and do not hide from [those who need help]” (vv. 6-7). Seeking justice for the oppressed and disadvantaged is one way to show God. The prophet Isaiah writes that the people who seek justice are like the morning dawn; the result is healing for the people (v. 8).

May God cause a famine for His truth on earth. The Bible says that if we seek God’s justice, we will be satisfied.

What kind of injustice catches your attention? What can be done to restore justice?

God, fill me with the desire for justice. Help me to participate in Your work to establish justice.

Author: Karen Pimpo