For the LORD will give justice to his people
Psalms 135:14 (NLT)
and have compassion on his servants.
The basic idea of justice is that those who do good are rewarded and those who do harm are penalized. In this first phase of the kingdom of God that Jesus inaugurated, the servants of God are often not rewarded for doing good. Sometimes we are rewarded, but often we are ignored or even ridiculed. Destructive people often prosper, and self-centered people become popular and successful.
But one day God will make everything right. We will no longer say “this world is unfair.” God will give justice to his people and reward them for all their good deeds.
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.
2 Corinthians 5:10 (NIV)
Because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.
Ephesians 6:8 (NIV)
Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.
Revelation 22:12 (NIV)
This means that every good deed we do, every sacrifice we make, every time we speak up for good God is adding to our treasure in heaven, and Jesus will bring our treasure to earth when he returns and establishes his New Earth. God’s justice encourages us every day and gives us peace and strength that others cannot have. Take a moment to reflect on the reward that God will give you for the good deeds you do.
