Isaiah 58-59 powerfully reiterates a major concern of God expressed earlier in Isaiah’s prophecies and by the other prophets of his time. It is the theme of justice. Remember that injustice is not just something that occurs on a large scale in corrupt governments and judicial systems. Injustice occurs every day in the small things of life. If we are to heed the prophetic call to maintain justice, we must begin in the small things of life. Don’t go out and try to fight against injustice in the world before you tackle it in your own life. Whenever you fail to share with someone in need, God sees injustice. Whenever you fail to give credit and appreciation to someone who deserves it, God sees injustice. Whenever you take that bit more and give that bit less, God sees injustice. Whenever you neglect those who need some love and affirmation, God sees injustice. Find the small injustices in your life and remedy them. But do more than this. Don’t just give what is due, give above this. Fulfil justice but live by grace. Grace gives the good that is unmerited. It is what Jesus did for you. He fulfilled justice by bearing your guilt in order that he extend grace to you. There will be people who will hurt you and God calls you to bear the consequences of their actions and bless them. Do this and you will share the heart of God.
Think about what small injustices you can remedy. Who do you need to show grace to today?
Read Isaiah 58 and 59
