He Will Pay Back Trouble
"God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you" - 2
Thessalonians 1:6
The symbol for justice is the figure of a woman who is blindfolded, with a scale
in one hand and a sword in the other. It is a representation of the Greek
goddess Themis. Themis is the goddess of the order of things established by law,
custom and ethics. By Zeus' command, she convenes the assembly of the gods, and
she is invoked when mortals assemble. She has been called the goddess of wisdom
and good counsel, and the interpreter of the gods' will.
In the Supreme Court Building in Bern, Switzerland there is a unique painting by
the Christian painter Paul Robert. The painting is situated above the stairway
leading to the Supreme Court Offices. It is entitled Justice Instructing the
Judges. In the foreground of the painting are all forms of litigation - the wife
against her husband, the architect against the builder, and others arguing
amongst themselves. Above them stand the Swiss judges. How will they judge the
litigation? Roberts has painted Justice, but this time the woman is not
blindfolded. She stands with her sword pointing downward toward a book, on which
is written "The Word of God."
God is Just and it is only through His Word that we truly learn that He truly
will deliver justice. Are others troubling you? Today in prayer, thank Christ
that He is just and He will one day administer true justice to all.
"God's suffering people will lose nothing by their sufferings, and their enemies
will gain nothing." - Matthew Henry
God's Word: "And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry
out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see
that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he
find faith on the earth?" - Luke 18:7-8
Thanks to Peter Kennedy, Copyright 2001
pkennedy@devotional.com