Do you live in a place where injustice feels far too common? Maybe you’ve been wrongfully accused. Perhaps you’ve been overlooked for a promotion, mistreated by a family member, or manipulated by someone you trusted. In moments like these, the cry for justice rises deep from within our souls. We want things made right.
But what do you do when the systems that are supposed to uphold justice seem blind or broken?
The wisdom of Proverbs 29:26 shines a penetrating light into our situation:
“Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the Lord.”
This verse reminds us that while it is common—even understandable—to look to human leaders for fairness, our ultimate hope must rest in God.
1. We Often Seek Justice in the Wrong Places
In ancient times, people would bring their grievances before a king or judge, hoping for a favorable verdict. Today, we do something similar. We go to managers, politicians, legal systems, or social media, hoping someone in power will act on our behalf. And while these avenues aren’t wrong in themselves, they are often limited, imperfect, and influenced by partiality or pressure.
Solomon isn’t condemning human leaders—he’s simply stating a truth we all need to remember: earthly authority is not our final source of justice. God is.
2. God Sees What Others Miss
Sometimes it feels like no one sees what you’re going through. But God sees. He knows every motive, every hidden conversation, every act of cruelty or kindness. He sees when you’ve been faithful and unnoticed, patient and unthanked, mistreated and unheard.
Psalm 103:6 declares,
“The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.”
He is not passive. He is not indifferent. He’s at work even when you can’t see it. The Judge of all the earth will do what is right.
3. When You’ve Been Wronged—Wait on the Lord
There’s a temptation to take matters into our own hands—to retaliate, to speak harshly, to try and force outcomes. But waiting on God’s justice is not weakness—it’s faith. It’s a declaration that says: “I believe God is able to defend me better than I can defend myself.”
Romans 12:19 echoes this:
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.”
He hasn’t forgotten. He knows. And in His time, He will act.
4. When You’ve Been the Cause of Injustice—Run to the Lord
Let’s be honest: sometimes we are the ones who have acted unjustly. We’ve spoken words that cut deep, made decisions based on fear or pride, or turned a blind eye to someone in need. The same God who is just is also merciful. If we confess our sins and turn to Him, He is faithful to forgive and transform us.
Justice and mercy met at the cross. Jesus took the punishment we deserved so we could be made right with God. That is the ultimate justice—and the ultimate hope.
5. God Will Have the Final Word
Justice may be delayed, but it is never denied in God’s kingdom. There is coming a day when every wrong will be made right, every tear wiped away, every hidden injustice brought to light.
Until then, trust Him. Do what is right. Walk humbly. Speak truth. Love mercy. And leave the results to Him.
Final Thought:
If you’re crying out for justice today—take heart. The Lord hears you. He knows. He cares. And in the end, justice will come—not from the ruler’s favor, but from the Lord.
“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”
(Micah 6:8)
