Most people around the world live in countries with governing bodies that oversee and regulate various aspects of life. These bodies typically include political institutions, like governments, that are responsible for creating and enforcing laws and regulations. The role of laws in a society are to help maintain order, protect rights and freedoms, promote well-being, and ensure justice. These frameworks vary across the world, but the nature of their governance is mostly the same, which is to make life better for the citizens. Although these systems have become hugely more intricate and complex than what God originally intended, they are all based on the perfect foundation that our Creator established. He is the Righteous Judge, and His laws keep the entire universe thriving in His abundance and love.
Moses’ song in Deuteronomy 32:4 (NLT) says, “He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.” The world is a perilous place and many people are anxious about the future. Uncertainty makes them feel unsteady. Yet, for the believer, our faith should be anchored in our God, whose unwavering dependability is the foundation upon which we build our lives. He is our Rock, our reliable refuge in times of trouble, and He cannot fail.
His Works Are Perfect
Our Heavenly Father’s majesty is supreme. He is magnificent beyond magnificence, and brilliant beyond brilliance. Everything that God does is in accordance with His divine nature and purpose, and nothing He does is incomplete or flawed. All of His plans, including those for our individual existences, are brilliantly executed with absolute wisdom and justice. Everything He does has a purpose that reflects His perfect character.
Proverbs 19:21 (NLT) tells us, “You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail.” Human beings plan; this is what we do. God has created us with the capacity to be forward-thinking, but our plans will never supersede His purpose. Whether it’s guiding nations, establishing and elevating leaders, or guiding our individual lives through His Holy Spirit, God’s purpose encompasses everything. Not one decision or choice that we make goes to waste; they will all either be used to teach us more about His sovereignty and move us closer to Christ or to shape us, and everything else, in ways we don’t fully understand.
God’s works are perfect, and we can have tremendous comfort and security that each of our lives are important and fit perfectly into His plan. Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) reminds us, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” In life, our plans may not turn out the way we expect, and some of them fail miserably, but following God and heeding His guidance will lead us towards His perfect Will. We can have peace of mind knowing that, in every circumstance, God’s perfect works prevail over everything.
He Judges Righteously
When we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, something miraculous happens. God, in His infinite grace, declares us righteous—not because of anything we’ve done, but because of what He has done for us through Christ. As we stand before God, we wear the righteousness of our wonderful Redeemer, and it is a privilege to live according to that righteousness. This is the greatest gift we could ever receive—the gift of being seen as just, holy, and blameless in God’s eyes. It is our joy and our calling to follow Christ’s example, to live as he lived, to love as he loved, and to walk in the righteousness he has given us.
But let’s not make the mistake of thinking that being declared righteous means that life will suddenly become perfect, and we will be free from struggles or heartache. That’s not life on earth. Our precious Savior tells us in John 16:33 (NLT), “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” When the storms rage and the weight of life presses in, we must look to Jesus who overcame it all. Sometimes, we make the mistake of thinking that our trials and tribulations are a sign of God’s displeasure. We might feel as though He has abandoned us or allowed something unjust to happen, but this could never be true.
The psalmist, King David, said in Psalm 7:11 (NLT), “God is a righteous judge, a God who displays his wrath every day.” The description of our Heavenly Father as a “righteous judge” points to His unwavering commitment to justice and fairness. It’s a powerful reminder that God’s judgments are rooted in perfect righteousness. Romans 1:18 (NLT) tells us, “But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness.” God’s judgment is directed against sin, satan, and all who follow the evil one, on this we can be sure.
Our Heavenly Father’s judgments are always right, and we must not lean on our limited understanding, but trust Him with all our hearts. Of course, there will be times when life feels unfair, when we are overwhelmed with sorrow or injustice. Our political and governing institutions, our places of employment, even those we admire can appear to be corrupt and far from being just. We can be sure that God is not overlooking these injustices. Nothing slips by Him, and in His perfect timing, He will deal with those who rebel against Him.
Psalm 9:7-8 (NLT) echoes this truth and declares, “The Lord reigns forever; he has established his throne for judgment. He rules the world in righteousness and judges the peoples with equity.” God’s reign is eternal, and His judgment is not bound by temporary circumstances. He rules with righteousness, always acting justly, even in our suffering. When we face adversity, like Job did—losing his children, his wealth, and his health, enduring betrayal and misunderstanding—we may be tempted to question God’s justice. Job, in his grief, wondered if he had done something wrong to deserve such suffering. But despite his pain, Job came to understand that God’s judgment is never flawed or unjust.
Proverbs 24:16 (NLT) tells us, “Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.” Even when the storms of life come crashing down on us, we must remember that our Heavenly Father sees us as righteous before Him. When we fall, He will lift us up with His mighty right hand. We may not always understand the “why” behind our trials, but we can stand firm in the assurance that God, our Righteous Judge, is sovereign over all things. He rules justly, and He will one day make all things right. ■
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“God, The Righteous Judge”, written by Rev. Fran Mack. Edits by Kim Times and K. Lizzie for Sundie Morning Sistas ©2025. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord! SMS is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging Christian Women through the Word of God.