June 28: Thank You For Your Righteousness
In a world where so many people twist justice to serve their own selfish ambition, it is fitting to thank God for his righteousness. Because he is impartial and just, and we can trust him.
June 27: They Fall Into the Hole That They Have Made
Repentance is almost a “bad word,” conjuring images of judgmental people holding a sandwich board with a list of the kinds of people who are going to hell. But the biblical idea of repentance actually points us to the goodness and mercy of God.
June 24: You Are My Shield
God’s judgment is about making things right. About restoring justice where it has been twisted. That is good news for some and terrifying news for others.
June 23: Righteous Anger
God’s anger is different from ours: it is righteous. And it is the only reasonable response to pure evil.
June 22: Justice Isn’t Always Convenient
If we pray to God for justice, we need to be prepared for him to challenge our own sins as well.
June 21: Deliver Me
David was hiding in caves and strongholds, but he recognized a key truth: no stronghold is sufficient to protect you if God is not your refuge.
