July 30, 2016: SOAP #2431: Isaiah 60-62; John 1

Scripture: Isaiah (NIV) 61:8 “For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity. In my faithfulness I will reward them and make an everlasting covenant with them.

Observation:  The LORD is speaking of how He is going to bless Israel. And in the middle of it all, He says something about Himself. He reveals His own character. The LORD loves justice; He hates robbery and iniquity.

Application: As it is a priority in my life to know God, not just know about Him, verses in which He reveals Himself are very important. I do not just want to know what He does, I want to know why He does it. (Like Moses in Psalm 103:7.)   If I better know why He does what He does, I will better be able to make choices that please Him. Knowing that the LORD loves justice, gives me understanding in how I should respond to injustice around me. When I take a stand with someone who has suffered injustice, I can expect the blessing of the LORD’s approval.

Prayer:   Holy Spirit, make me aware of injustice. May I truly love justice. Amen

Pastor Leon
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