The Lord definitely judges all sin. But there is a way to receive his mercy. When we seek good and not evil; when we hate evil and love what is good; when we maintain justice—God’s mercy comes to us. But for those who continue to live unrepentant lives and who keep seeking evil and perverting justice, God’s judgment will come. At that time there will be wailing in the streets and anguish in every public square as the Lord passes through their midst.

The people of Israel professed to longing for the day of the Lord. Yet because of their unrepented sin, the day of the Lord would be for them a day of darkness and judgment, not of light and rejoicing. People might think they are escaping a roaring dangerous lion, only to meet an equally dangerous bear. Because of their sin, the Lord despised all of their religious rituals. Their festivals and assemblies, their burnt offerings and grain offerings were useless because the Lord would not accept them. The Lord wanted them to pursue justice and righteousness. Many times, we become concerned only about our own lives of faith and we don’t think about justice and righteousness. The Lord wants to cover the whole land with justice and righteousness. Let them roll on like a river.
Application: Father, justice and righteousness can only be found in you. Have mercy on your people and may you bring justice and righteousness to the world through your people.
One Word: Let justice roll on like a river