In what ways does Revelation 19:2 encourage believers to trust in God's righteousness? Scripture Focus “His judgments are true and just.” (Revelation 19:2a) “He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth.” (Revelation 19:2b) “He has avenged the blood of His servants.” (Revelation 19:2c) God’s judgments are trustworthy • “True and just” means absolutely reliable—God never misreads a situation, overlooks evidence, or errs in sentencing. • Deuteronomy 32:4 reminds us, “His work is perfect; all His ways are just.” • Because His verdicts are perfect, believers can rest in the certainty that every moral balance will eventually be set right. Evil will not go unanswered • The “great prostitute” (Babylon) symbolizes a real, future world system that seduces humanity away from God. • Revelation 19:2 assures us that even the most entrenched, global wickedness will face divine reckoning. • Psalm 9:16 declares, “The LORD is known by the judgment He executes.” God’s fame is tied to His justice. Comfort for the persecuted • God “has avenged the blood of His servants,” showing that martyrdom and mistreatment never escape His notice. • 2 Thessalonians 1:6 says, “It is right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you.” • This promise undergirds the courage of believers facing hostility: suffering is temporary, vindication is certain. Invitation to trust God’s timing • Judgment may appear delayed, yet Revelation portrays it as inevitable and decisive. • Romans 12:19: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” • Psalm 37:9 reminds us, “Evildoers will be cut off,” encouraging patience instead of panic. Practical Takeaways • Anchor hope in God’s perfect justice rather than personal retaliation. • Persevere in holiness, knowing evil’s triumph is brief and illusory. • Intercede for persecutors and the persecuted alike—God’s coming judgment both warns and comforts. • Worship with confidence: the God who judges rightly is also the God who rescues faithfully. |
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