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Justice

• READ: ISAIAH 61:8; ROMANS 2:1-11

 

As far as we would like to think we’ve come, injustice still takes place in every corner of our world. We hear the cries of a black man begging to breathe under the knee of a white officer who is supposed to uphold justice, and it breaks our hearts. We read of people being sold into the sex trade, of people dying of hunger, of people being abused by corrupt governments...where is the justice for all of these? Our tears fall and our souls burn with righteous anger. We cry out, “How long?” (Psalm 13:1; Habakkuk 1:2; Revelation 6:10).

 

What does the Word of God have to say about all the injustice? God is pretty clear what He thinks: “For I the Lord love justice; I hate robbery and injustice” (Isaiah 61:8). He takes wrongdoing so seriously, He came down and did something about it (John 1:14). He died on the cross to take the penalty for humanity’s sins—including sins of injustice. Then He rose from the grave.

 

Since He died and rose again, Jesus promises there will be a resurrection of all people; at that time, He will bring justice on those who have not turned to Him for forgiveness from their wickedness (John 5:24-29; Acts 24:15). He promises “He will repay each one according to his works”—either at the cross or on Judgment Day (Romans 2:6). When it seems like the world around us is falling apart, we can remember justice is one of the foundations of God’s throne (Psalm 89:14; 97:2).

 

Since we serve a God of justice, we shouldn’t be surprised that, throughout the Bible, He calls us to live justly (for example, see Isaiah 1:17 and Jeremiah 22:3). Micah 6:8 summarizes it well: “Mankind, he has told each of you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God.”

 

No matter how dark things get, we can cling to the promise that the Lord is with us and will one day judge all wrongdoing. • Savannah Coleman

 

• What are some injustices you have seen, heard about, or personally experienced?

 

• We live in a world broken by sin—rebellion against God, who is the definition of good and the source of life. When the cries of injustice reach us, we can sometimes wonder where God is. The good news is, Jesus is with us in our suffering. He died on the cross and rose from the grave to beat sin and death. And, one day, He will make all things new, and He will right all wrongs (Revelation 21:1-5). He is the ultimate just Judge. How can these truths comfort and motivate you as you seek to do justice in Jesus’ name?

 

Mankind, he has told each of you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 (CSB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

** Unlocked Keys for kids Ministries에서 지원받은 프로그램입니다. 원본으로 듣고 싶으신 분들은 홈페이지 Unlocked.org 들어가시면  <January 19, 2021>에서 다시 들으실 있습니다.**

 

Peace in Chaos

• READ: I SAIAH 26:3; JOHN 14:27, PHILIPPIANS 4:2-9

 

What is peace? Is it something to do with Christmas? Is it the end of a war or the lack of fighting? Is it having no worries? Is it the world being happy and working together? Is it an absence of noise and distractions?

 

All of those things could be defined as peace, because there are different kinds of peace.

 

Peace, at its simplest, is being at rest. The first and most important kind of peace is being at rest with God. We are all sinners and are therefore enemies of God, who is perfectly sinless (Romans 3:23; 5:10). We gain “peace with God” by putting our trust in Jesus’ death and resurrection to have our sins forgiven (Romans 5:1). If you are a Christian, you have this peace with God.

 

Usually, when we think of peace, we think of having peace in our circumstances—an absence of stress, worry, and conflict. And the Bible says we should seek that kind of peace in our lives, interactions, and relationships (Romans 12:18; 2 Timothy 2:1-4).

 

But there is also peace despite our circumstances. A kind of peace we can have even in an exam, a disaster, a heartbreak. This peace comes from knowing Jesus is with us (Matthew 28:20). No matter what good or bad the day might bring, Jesus promises to be with us. Peace is resting in Jesus, trusting Him to work His good kingdom purposes through all the struggles we face (Romans 8:28-39).

 

Peace from God isn’t like anything the world can give—it’s not having a conflict- and trouble-free life, because the reality is, we will have struggles in this broken world (John 14:27). But, as Christians, we have peace no matter what we face because we belong to Jesus, who is with us now, who is at work in even the hardest of circumstances, and who will one day completely destroy sin and its effects, including suffering and death (Revelation 21:1-5). • Abby Ciona

 

• When do you feel “at peace”? Why?

 

• What is your next step in peace? Is it trusting Jesus in order to be at peace with God? (If so, check out our "Know Jesus" page to learn more.) Is it seeking peace with others? Is it finding peace in knowing God is with you?

 

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful. John 14:27 (CSB)

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