What does "He who avenges blood" reveal about God's justice? Setting the Scene “ ‘For He who avenges blood remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted.’ ” (Psalm 9:12) What “He Who Avenges Blood” Tells Us about God’s Justice • God is personally involved in righting wrongs. He is not a detached judge but an active Avenger who “remembers.” • Justice is never forgotten. Human courts may misplace files; God’s courtroom has perfect records. • His justice favors the vulnerable. He hears “the cry of the afflicted,” proving that no socio-economic status can mute a plea before Him. • Accountability extends to life’s highest value—blood. When life is taken, vengeance belongs to the Lord (Deuteronomy 32:35). Connections Across Scripture • Genesis 4:10 – Abel’s blood “cries out” to God, highlighting His immediate awareness of injustice. • Numbers 35:33-34 – The land is defiled by bloodshed until atonement is made, revealing God’s insistence on moral cleansing. • Romans 12:19 – Believers are told, “‘Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,’ says the Lord,” echoing Psalm 9:12. • Revelation 6:10 – Martyred saints appeal, “How long… until You avenge our blood?” God’s eventual answer demonstrates that no injustice will linger unresolved. Characteristics of Divine Justice Evident Here 1. Unerring memory – Every wrong is remembered with perfect detail. 2. Moral consistency – What He promised in the Law, Prophets, and Psalms He fulfills in Christ and final judgment. 3. Compassionate attention – The afflicted are never background noise to Him. 4. Ultimate finality – God’s vengeance leads to complete, righteous closure, not endless cycles of retaliation. Comfort and Caution for Believers Today • Comfort: Suffering saints can rest, knowing vindication is certain; God’s calendar may be longer than ours, but it is exact. • Caution: Because He avenges blood, taking life lightly invites His retribution; respect for human life is non-negotiable. • Motivation: His role as Avenger frees us from personal vengeance, releasing us to forgive and to trust His timing. Living in Light of the Avenger’s Justice – Guard the sanctity of life in thought, word, and deed. – Advocate for the afflicted, mirroring God’s heart. – Surrender grudges; entrust unresolved wrongs to the One who never forgets. |
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