How can we apply the trust in God's justice from Lamentations 3:60 today? Seeing What God Sees “You have seen all their vengeance, all their plots against me.” (Lamentations 3:60) • Jeremiah cries out that the Lord has already taken full notice of every scheme and wrong. • The verb “seen” reassures us that nothing escapes God’s eyes (cf. Hebrews 4:13). • Because God sees, we can rest; we are not required to keep constant watch over injustices, only to keep close to Him. What This Tells Us about God’s Justice • God’s knowledge is exhaustive—He misses no detail. • His justice is personal—He cares about the wrong done “against me.” • His timing is perfect—He acts when His purpose is served, never late, never early (Psalm 37:5-6; Luke 18:7-8). Reasons We Can Trust That Justice Today • Scripture promises divine recompense: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay” (Romans 12:19). • Christ modeled this trust: “He…entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly” (1 Peter 2:23). • Final judgment is certain: “The dead were judged according to their deeds” (Revelation 20:12). Practical Ways to Live Out This Trust 1. Release personal retaliation – Choose forgiveness, refusing to nurse grudges (Ephesians 4:31-32). 2. Bring every injustice to God in prayer – Follow Jeremiah’s example: tell God exactly what was done and how it hurts. 3. Continue doing right – “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21). 4. Speak truth with grace – Address wrongdoing courageously, yet without spite (Micah 6:8). 5. Remain active in love – Meeting enemies’ needs keeps our hearts tender and leaves room for God’s action (Proverbs 25:21-22). When Justice Feels Delayed • Remember God’s past faithfulness (Lamentations 3:21-23). • Lean on the fellowship of believers for encouragement (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Fix your hope on Christ’s return when every wrong will be set right (Titus 2:13). The Outcome of Trusting His Justice • Inner peace replaces anxiety (Isaiah 26:3). • Relationships are protected from bitterness (Hebrews 12:14-15). • God is glorified as the ultimate Judge, and we shine as lights in a dark world (Philippians 2:15-16). |
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