God's Glory Church

You judge peoples with truth and lead tribes on earth! — Psalm 66:5
During a conference in Asia, I had two instructive talks in just a few hours. First, a pastor told me how he spent 11 years in prison until it was discovered that he did not commit the murder he was accused of. Then several families told how they spent all their savings in their homeland to save themselves during religious persecution. However, they were betrayed by the very people they paid to save them. And now, after many years of living in a refugee camp, they no longer believe that they will find a new home somewhere.

In both cases, people suffered greatly because of the lack of justice, which is one of the proofs of the sinfulness of this world. But evil will not always reign on earth.

Psalm 66 calls God’s people to bring the message of God to this suffering world. This news brings joy – and not only because we know God’s love, but also because we bear His justice. “Let the tribes rejoice and sing,” says the psalmist, “for You judge the nations with truth and lead the tribes on earth!” (Ps. 66:5).

While the biblical writers understood that truth was the key to God’s love, they also knew that justice would come only in the future. When He comes, “justice will flow like water, and justice like a mighty stream!” (Am. 5:24).

Father, help us to carry Your truth where we live, although the day has not yet come when You will destroy all wrongdoing. We are so waiting for your arrival!
Care for justice and pray for mercy.
Author: Bill Crowder