July 11: He Who Avenges Blood

July 11: He Who Avenges Blood

Chris Rowekamp

Chris Rowekamp

“Sing praises to the Lord, who sits enthroned in Zion!
Tell among the peoples his deeds!
For he who avenges blood is mindful of them;
he does not forget the cry of the afflicted.”
—Psalm 9:11-12 ESV


The vengeance of God is another tricky subject because it feels violent and can offend modern sensibilities.

For that reason, we need to remember a key fact: God’s vengeance is not about “getting even” but about bringing justice to the afflicted.

And in a world where many powerful people take advantage of the most vulnerable, we should be grateful that God is “he who avenges blood.”

In a world where the poor seem to have no voice, it is refreshing to know that God “does not forget the cry of the afflicted.”

On a societal level, that means that God will one day make all wrongs right.

On a personal level, that means that your prayers are not falling on deaf ears.

God hears you, and he will not forget your cry.

Here is a short prayer to help you invite God into every moment of your day:

Inhale: God,
Exhale: Hear my prayer.

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