Justice

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.

Matthew 5:6

AROUND THIS TIME of year, we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He sought justice for all African Americans, and he wanted them to be treated like other God-created humans, with equal rights before the law. Dr. King was highly effective at motivating people of all races, and he accomplished much in moving our country to establish a more just and righteous system of laws that support freedom and equality.

To be sure, this world has many injustices. People still face danger because of their race, gender, or Christian beliefs. Tyranny destroys multitudes. There are people who, in their greed, strip others of dignity, possessions, and power. These are not the kinds of people God blesses.

On the other hand, God does bless those who long for righteousness in the world. In a way that only God can do, he will satisfy those who work for justice, defend the poor, help the victims of crime, bring those who violate the law to their just ends, and strive for freedom of worship where Christians are persecuted.

Do you have a passion for justice? Do you hunger and thirst for goodness in the world? Keep working for it. You’ll find ultimate justice in God’s Kingdom. And until then, as you seek to bring about fair treatment and righteousness in the world, God will bless you in incomparable ways.