Trusting His Justice

 

You ever notice how quiet heaven can seem when someone is getting away with something awful? Especially when it's pointed at the righteous? There's that tight feeling in your chest when lies seem louder than truth, and it feels like no one's coming to fix it. But that's never the whole story. Because HaShem (God Almighty) is never absent. He’s watching. Always. And when someone dares to lift a hand against one of His, He doesn't forget.

There’s a reason He said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” in Deuteronomy 32:35. That word “vengeance” there in Hebrew is naqam (נָקָם)—it’s not just punishment; it’s personal. It comes from a root meaning to avenge, to bring justice, to settle the score in righteousness. Not in anger alone, but in holiness. HaShem’s vengeance is never petty. It’s perfect. And it always shows up just at the right time.

But let’s talk about something else first—because the vengeance of God is only one side of this. There's also the mirror He holds up to every soul: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” We say it so often it almost becomes background noise. But in Greek, when Yeshua said this in Luke 6:31, He used the word poieite (ποιεῖτε)—not just "do" as in perform, but “continually act with intent, with care, with purpose.” It’s not passive. It’s not a one-time courtesy. It’s a lifestyle of consideration, a steady weighing of your actions on the judgment scale of your own heart.

You don’t treat people well so they'll treat you well back. You do it because that's what righteousness looks like. It's the heart of the Kingdom. But when someone flips that upside down and deliberately chooses harm, deception, or manipulation, especially toward the innocent or the chosen… that's when the fear of the Lord becomes very real.

And yes, vengeance will come. Maybe not in our timing. Maybe not in the way we expect. But HaShem keeps His promises.

He told Avraham, “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse” (Genesis 12:3). That word “curse” there is meqallelcha (מְקַלֶּלְךָ)—from qalal, meaning to belittle, to treat lightly, to despise. So even if someone thinks they’re getting away with something small, even if it’s just slander or disrespect or crooked motives—they're already inviting HaShem's response. Not ours—His.

But listen, dear heart: we don’t celebrate that. We don’t sit back with popcorn waiting for their fall. That would make us no better than they are. We do what Yeshua told us to do—bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you (Luke 6:28). Why? Because it’s what we’d want if it were us on the other end. If we were the one blind, lost, deceived, or caught in sin. The moment we harden our hearts and stop loving, we step out of alignment with the One who defended us in the first place.

So we don’t get even. We get on our knees. We cry out for justice, yes—but we leave it in His hands. We do what’s right because it’s right, and we keep our hearts soft so He can use us.

Because He will act. Oh yes, He will. That’s not just a comforting thought—it’s a covenant.

And those who dare to twist truth, harm the innocent, mock righteousness, or misuse authority—well, they might write their own story for a little while. But the Author always writes the last page.

So stay humble. Stay pure. Do what’s good, even when no one else does. And trust HaShem to be who He’s always been—El Nekamot (אֵל נְקָמוֹת)—the God of Vengeance, who lifts up the humble and brings down the proud.

The delay of justice—it’s one of the oldest illusions. Like a child who keeps sneaking cookies from the jar and thinks, “If no one stopped me yet, then no one’s going to.” That’s the trick darkness plays on the hearts of the unrepentant.

Ecclesiastes 8:11 says, “Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly, the hearts of the sons of men are fully set to do evil.” That phrase “fully set” in Hebrew is a strong image—malei lev (מָלֵא לֵב)—literally “the heart is full,” like a cup overflowing, but with stubbornness and corruption. Not a drop of hesitation left. They think the silence of heaven is approval. But it’s not. It’s patience.

But patience has a limit.

In Romans 2:4-5, Paul speaks to this same trap, saying:

“Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and restraint and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? But because of your stubbornness and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath for yourself…”

That phrase “storing up wrath” always gets me. It’s like stacking logs on a fire that hasn’t been lit—yet. But eventually, HaShem strikes the match. And by then, it’s not a spark. It’s a blaze.

See, we look around sometimes and think, Why are the wicked still standing? Why do the crooked still have power? Why do liars still get to hold the microphone? And the answer is: Because God is still waiting. Not for them to win—but for them to repent. Because He desires mercy over judgment (Hosea 6:6). But when mercy is rejected, judgment doesn’t vanish. It just gathers.

Don’t be fooled by delay. Delay is a test—for both the wicked and the righteous. For the wicked, it's a window to turn. For the righteous, it's a call to trust. To wait. To not take revenge into our own hands.

Remember Psalm 73? The psalmist starts off struggling because the wicked are prospering. But then he says in verse 17, “Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood their end.” That’s the shift. In the sanctuary—in HaShem’s presence—we see what’s real. What lasts. We stop envying their position because we see where it leads.

So if you’re watching someone twist truth and get applause...
If you see injustice parading around like it won the day...
If your spirit aches because you know the truth and it feels like no one else does...

You’re not alone. You’re not forgotten. You’re not unseen.

You’re being held back by the hand of mercy—so that HaShem’s justice, not yours, is the one that speaks last. And trust me, it will.

So we keep walking in the Spirit. We keep doing what is just and right—not because it's easy, but because it’s Him. We treat others the way we’d want to be treated, not because they deserve it, but because we choose to remain like our Messiah. We stay soft when the world hardens. We keep truth in our mouths and peace in our hearts. And we wait. Because vengeance belongs to El Elyon, the Most High—and His timing is perfect.

Let’s talk about the cross for a moment. The very place where justice and mercy met in full. Where the innocent Son of God, the only perfectly righteous man who ever lived, hung under false accusations, beaten, mocked, betrayed. If ever there was a man who could’ve called down fire, it was Him. But He didn’t.

Because He knew what we need to remember: This wasn’t weakness. It was restraint.

He said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34). And yet, not long after, Jerusalem itself would fall, because they didn't turn. The same crowd that shouted “Crucify!” had time to repent—but when they didn’t, judgment came.

Mercy delays judgment—but it doesn’t cancel it.

And even Yeshua, who is all mercy and truth, warned us that those who refuse to turn will answer to the Judge.

Romans 12:19 echoes this perfectly:
“Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’”

That’s a direct quote from Deuteronomy 32:35, where HaShem Himself says,
“To Me belongs vengeance and recompense; their foot shall slip in due time...”

In due time. Not our time. But it’s coming.

And this is what those doing evil don’t understand—not just politicians or leaders, but anyone twisting truth for personal gain, anyone crushing the vulnerable while pretending to be just, anyone using their position to destroy others in secret... they think they’re safe because God hasn’t stopped them yet. But judgment isn’t sleeping. It’s gathering.

Galatians 6:7 says:
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.”

In Greek, “mocked” is mukterizetai (μυκτηρίζεται)—it literally means to turn up the nose, to sneer. People sneer at God’s laws. They mock righteousness. But this verse says, “Don’t be fooled.” God sees it. And what is sown will come up in harvest. Not might. Not maybe. Will.

And we can feel the pressure sometimes. We see the cruelty. We see leaders oppressing their people, stealing resources, trafficking lives, tearing families apart—and it burns. It burns because we carry the Spirit of justice. The Holy Spirit in us groans with intercession. And sometimes we ask: Why, Lord? Why do You let it go on?

But then we remember: The same God who rescued Israel from Egypt is still on the throne.

And Pharaoh thought he could crush God’s people, too. He thought he was untouchable. But when judgment came, it came in waves. Ten plagues. Total collapse. Because you don’t lay hands on God’s children and walk away unscathed.

He may wait, but He doesn’t forget.

Psalm 9:12 says:
“For He who avenges blood is mindful of them; He does not forget the cry of the afflicted.”

Even when they have no voice left to cry with, He remembers.

So if you're reading this and you're weary from the injustice—if you're watching evil men and women rise up, oppress, manipulate, imprison, or destroy while pretending to be righteous—don't give up. Don’t harden. Don’t take revenge. Stay pure. Stay soft. Stay holy. Stay aligned with Yeshua.

Because the Lion of Judah is not silent. He’s patient. But He is not passive. And when He rises, the wicked will tremble.

So we pray—not out of fear, but out of hope. We pray because we know His justice is true, and His mercy is powerful. We pray for repentance for the wicked—but if they will not turn, we stand with clean hands and say: “Your will be done, O Lord. Rise up, and defend Your people.”

And He will.

Prayer For Justice

Adonai Tzva’ot—Lord of Heaven’s Armies,
We come to You with trembling hearts and tear-stained prayers.
You are the God who sees what is done in secret.
You are the One who hears the cries no one else hears—
The cries of the children, the cries of the oppressed, the cries of the innocent.

You said “Vengeance is Mine.”
So we bring our broken hearts and bruised faith before You,
And we lay it down—not in defeat, but in surrender.

We are watching injustice grow bold.
We see liars wear crowns and oppressors walk free.
We see truth mocked and righteousness punished.
And it hurts.
But we will not let the pain make us bitter.

We will not curse those who curse us.
We will not repay evil for evil.
We will not let hate eat us alive.

Because we trust You.
Because we fear You.
Because You are holy, and true, and just.

You avenge blood.
You weigh the hearts of men.
You bring down kings and raise up the humble.
You know every secret, and nothing escapes Your eyes.

So rise up, O God.
Let the wicked be caught in the nets they set for others.
Let the gallows they built become their undoing.
But if mercy can still reach them, let Your mercy fall like fire.

We are not their judge—You are.
So we bless our enemies, and we hand them to You.
We cry out for the innocent.
We plead for the oppressed.
And we pray, Lord, that You will move.

Let justice roll like a river.
Let truth shine like the sun.
Let every lie be exposed,
Every crooked path be made straight,
And let Your name be glorified in the earth.

We wait for You, our Defender.
We trust in You, our Rock.
We worship You, our King.
And we will not be moved.

In the name above all names—Yeshua,
Amen and Amen.