How can we trust God's judgment as described in Psalm 135:14? Setting the verse in place Psalm 135:14: “For the LORD will vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants.” Why this promise matters • Vindicate means “judge in favor of.” • Compassion shows the heart behind the judgment. • Both together reveal a Judge who is simultaneously just and merciful. Grounds for trusting God’s judgment 1. His unchanging character • Numbers 23:19 — He does not lie or change His mind. • Malachi 3:6 — “I, the LORD, do not change,” so His judgments remain steady and true. 2. His perfect knowledge • Hebrews 4:13 — Nothing in all creation is hidden from His sight. • 1 Samuel 16:7 — He sees the heart, not merely outward appearances. 3. His covenant faithfulness • Deuteronomy 32:36 (nearly identical to Psalm 135:14) ties vindication to the covenant formed with Israel. • Psalm 105:8 — He remembers His covenant forever. 4. His proven track record • Exodus 6–14 — He judged Egypt, delivering Israel exactly as promised. • Joshua 21:45 — “Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to Israel failed.” • Cross references like Psalm 9:7-8 show Him judging nations with equity. 5. His ultimate courtroom • Acts 17:31 — He has set a day to judge the world through Jesus. • Revelation 20:11-12 — Final judgment is certain and righteous, ensuring every wrong is addressed. What God’s judgment looks like for His people • Vindication: wrongs are set right, reputations restored. • Protection: enemies do not get the last word (Psalm 37:28). • Compassion: discipline when needed, but always for our good (Hebrews 12:10). • Hope: assurance that present injustice is temporary (Romans 8:18). How to live in light of Psalm 135:14 • Rest from vengeance — “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay” (Romans 12:19). • Persevere in righteousness, trusting God to settle accounts (Galatians 6:9). • Worship with confidence, knowing the Judge is also Redeemer (Psalm 96:10-13). • Encourage one another with the certainty of God’s just rule (1 Thessalonians 4:18). |
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