Devotion for Friday, August 8, 2025

“Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the people any one prisoner whom they wanted.  At that time they were holding a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas” (Matthew 27:15-16).

Justice may sometimes happen in this world, but then again, sometimes the notorious walk free.  True Justice is in the hands of the Lord alone.  Only in Him is there equity.  This world is neither just, nor equitable.  Any cry for such things acts as though sin does not exist.  You know better.  Look to the Lord who is the source of all justice.  He alone can and will provide; and He will judge everyone after the last day.

Lord, this world cries for justice and they do not find it because justice is found in You alone.  In You is the hope that all long for.  The world keeps seeking it, trusting in rulers, and this leads to tyranny.  The wicked go free and the innocent are trapped.  But You, Lord, set us free.  Though our remaining years may be in prison, in the Lord we are free.  Though we are free in this world, without the Lord, we are in prison.

Lord Jesus, You went through all of this for the sake of those who would follow You.  Help me to see clearly that You alone are the One who can and will set me free from the insanity of this world.  Guide me in Your goodness and mercy to humbly walk with You in all Your ways.  Lead me today and each day You give me so that I may learn from You how to live as one who is free in You.  Open my eyes so see more clearly.  Amen.