Sunday 14 January, 2018

A psalm of Asaph. 1 God takes his place at the head of a large gathering of leaders. He announces his decisions among them. 2 He says, “How long will you stand up for those who aren’t fair to others? How long will you show mercy to sinful people? 3 Stand up for the weak and for children whose fathers have died. Protect the rights of people who are poor or treated badly. 4 Save those who are weak and needy. Save them from the power of sinful people. 5 “You leaders don’t know anything. You don’t understand anything. You are in the dark about what is right. Law and order have been destroyed all over the world. 6 “I said, ‘You leaders are like gods. You are all children of the Most High God.’ 7 But you will die, like mere human beings. You will die like every other leader.” 8 God, rise up. Judge the earth. All the nations belong to you.

God’s idea of justice is amazing. He doesn’t protect the favoured or the powerful or those easy to look after, He wants to protect the unfavoured and those who have no power. He wants us to do the same. It’s important to remember that God notices when we help in perpetuating injustice.

Lord helps us to help You in Your plan for the world – to create a place where justice reigns. Remind us when we are not noticing what we should see.

Written by Therese Manning