Promises for the Battle
Justice
Help #6—Glorious Help
Yahweh, warrior deity, has established that people toil for fire, and nations grow weary for nothing; for the earth will be filled with the knowledge of Yahweh’s glory as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2:13–14 God’s commitment to maintain and display his glory drives his providential supervision of his entire creation. Because he is … Continue reading
God’s Awareness #6—Weighty Vision
Yahweh reigns powerfully forever; his eyes keep watch on the nations. The rebellious should not exalt themselves. Psalm 66:7 We are not the first to wonder if the bad guys “get away with it.” The prophet Habakkuk cried out, “How long must we wait for your salvation?!” One psalmist despaired that the wicked continued to … Continue reading
Godliness #7—Godly Fellowship
Turn away from evil, do good, and always live together in fellowship. For I AM loves justice, and does not forsake his godly ones. Psalm 37:27–28 Caring for other citizens of God’s kingdom demonstrates and perpetuates our fellowship with God. One of the ways Jesus paraphrases this promise is this: “Those who give you a … Continue reading
Civility #5—Imitation Civility
When Christ suffered for you, he left you an example to follow: … When he was maligned, he did not respond with a curse; when he suffered, he did not threaten to retaliate. Rather, he placed his future in the hands of God because he judges justly. 1 Peter 2:21–23 How did he do it? … Continue reading
Beatitudes #6—Living Justly
Fortunate are those whose lives are characterized by acting justly and by doing what is right! Psalm 106:3 There are two ways we can act justly with respect to the people around us. Both of them conform to the instructions the Lord has given us. Both of them are right in his eyes and beneficial … Continue reading
Courage #5— Patient Courage
Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious toward wrongdoers. For they will wither quickly like the grass, and fade like the green herb. Trust in the Eternal, and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Eternal and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm … Continue reading
Speech #2—Wisdom and Justice
The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and speaks justice. The law of their God is in their heart; so their steps do not slip. Psalm 37:30–31 We are righteous as we commit our futures to all that God is for us in Jesus—delighting in him as the one who secures God’s blessing and teaches … Continue reading
Prayer #6—Just Answers
At all times you ought to pray and not act out of frustration. … God will bring about justice for his elect, who cry to him day and night. He will not delay long over them. He will bring about justice for them quickly. Luke 18:1 & 7–8 Few things are more irritating than delayed … Continue reading
Forgiven #5—Prayerful Forgiveness
If you forgive people for stepping out of line against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, your heavenly Father will not forgive your stepping out of line against him. Matthew 6:14–15 Jesus elaborates on only one petition in the prayer he taught his disciples. He wants … Continue reading
Abundance #7—Just Abundance
To everyone who has shall more be given. So he shall have an abundance. But from the one who does not have, even what he has shall be taken away. Matthew 25:29 While the weeds grow in the field among the wheat; while the wicked seem to prosper more than the righteous; while the rain … Continue reading
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