God Sees Injustice

 

Isaiah 59:14 Justice is turned back,
    and righteousness stands far away;
for truth has stumbled in the public squares,
    and uprightness cannot enter.
15 Truth is lacking,
    and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey.
The Lord saw it, and it displeased him
    that there was no justice.
16 He saw that there was no man,
    and wondered that there was no one to intercede;
then his own arm brought him salvation,
    and his righteousness upheld him.
17 He put on righteousness as a breastplate,
    and a helmet of salvation on his head;
he put on garments of vengeance for clothing,
    and wrapped himself in zeal as a cloak.

Many times we see injustice and wonder if God sees it.  He does, and He intercedes when He sees there is no one else who will.  Biblical history is full of examples.  Often, God points injustice out and calls His people to do something about it, but they turn away.  He wants us to have the opportunity to be a part of what He is doing.  Paul applies the above description of a gallant soldier coming as a rescue to a believer who lives life in God's full armor.  We need to prayerfully see this world through His eyes, behold the injustice and spiritual battle, put on the armor, and stand fast against the injustice we encounter, as soldiers of Christ ready to respond.